Meaning of the word chugging in English

What does chugging mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

chugging

US /ˈtʃʌɡ.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈtʃʌɡ.ɪŋ/

Verb

1.

to drink a large amount of liquid quickly and continuously

Example:
He was chugging a beer after the game.
She finished chugging her water bottle in seconds.
2.

to make a regular muffled sound, as of a steam engine or a motor working slowly

Example:
The old train was chugging slowly up the hill.
The engine started chugging and then died.
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