chugger

English

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA^(key): /tʃʌɡə(ɹ)/

  Rhymes: -ʌɡə(ɹ)

• Audio (US):

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Etymology 1

Blend of charity +‎ mugger.

Noun

chugger (plural chuggers)

1. (informal, derogatory) An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.
   • 2003 March 9, Anushka Asthana, “Your money—or their life”, in The Observer‎^[2]:

     Seen by many as the scourge of shoppers, chuggers can be uncompromising in their pursuit of a slice of strangers' disposable income, yet provide a rich source of funds for charities.

Translations

street fundraiser

• Spanish: carpetero m

Etymology 2

From chug +‎ -er.

Noun

chugger (plural chuggers)

1. One who chugs a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
2. (fishing) A type of fish lure or fly that makes a popping or chugging sound when twitched.
3. A vehicle, train or boat with an engine that makes a chugging noise when running.
4. (rail transport, slang) train driver

Derived terms

• butt chugger

 

References

• “chugger”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.