Definition of the word chug

Definition of the word chug

Pronunciation of vocabulary chug

chugverb
tiếng kêu
/tʃʌɡ//tʃʌɡ/

Origin of the word chug

The origin of the word "chug" is believed to date back to the early 20th century in the United States. In the 1920s, "chug" referred to a type of railroad train that pulled a series of cars filled with goods, known as a "chunger". The term likely came from the sound the train made as it moved, with "chug" being a phonetic representation of the rattling and clanking noise. Over time, the term "chug" expanded to describe other types of vehicles, such as a boat motor or a motorcycle, that made similar sounds. In the 1960s, the term gained popularity in the context of drinking, particularly in college campuses, where "chug" referred to quickly and rapidly consuming a beverage, usually beer or a shot. Today, the word "chug" is widely used in informal settings to describe the act of drinking quickly and enthusiastically.

Vocabulary summary chug

type noun

meaning chugging sound (of engine)

type journalize

meaning make a thumping sound

Example of vocabulary chugnamespace

to move making the sound of an engine running slowly

di chuyển tạo ra âm thanh của động cơ chạy chậm

The boat chugged down the river.
Chiếc thuyền chạy chậm rãi trên sông.
The train chugged steadily along the West Highland Line.
Đoàn tàu chạy đều đặn dọc theo tuyến đường West Highland.
The steam engine chugged down the tracks, billowing smoke behind it.
Đầu máy hơi nước chạy ầm ầm trên đường ray, khói bốc lên nghi ngút phía sau.
The old diesel train chugged through the countryside, clanking and shaking as it went.
Chiếc tàu hỏa chạy bằng dầu diesel cũ kỹ chạy qua vùng nông thôn, kêu leng keng và rung lắc khi di chuyển.
The garbage truck chugged up the hill, its loud engine rumbling through the quiet neighborhood.
Chiếc xe chở rác chạy lên đồi, tiếng động cơ ồn ào vang vọng khắp khu phố yên tĩnh.