chug

• Substantiv für ein dumpfes, rhythmisch wiederkehrendes pochendes oder tuckerndes Geräusch, wie es typischerweise von einem langsam laufenden oder belasteten Motor erzeugt wird.

A noun referring to the dull, repetitive explosive sound typically made by an engine running slowly or under strain.

1. Engine soundB1informal

   A dull, repetitive explosive sound, like that made by a slow-running engine.

   Tuckern

   • The old tractor made a steady chug as it crossed the field.
   • We could hear the chug of the boat's engine from the dock.
   • The train's chug grew louder as it approached the station.

   Synonymepantpuffthrob

• Deutsches Verb für das Trinken in großen Schlucken oder zügiges Hinunterschlucken sowie für das gleichmäßig tuckernde, stampfende Geräusch eines Motors, insbesondere eines Zuges, oder für die Fortbewegung mit diesem Geräusch.

A verb meaning to drink something quickly in large gulps, or to move with a dull, steady sound like a train engine.

1. Make a dull, explosive soundB1informal

   To produce a short, repeated, low-pitched sound, like that of a small engine or a train moving slowly.

   Einen dumpfen, knallenden Laut von sich geben

   • The old train chugged along the tracks.
   • The boat's engine chugged as it moved through the water.
   • I could hear the generator chugging in the background.

   Synonymechuffpuffputterthrobthump

2. Drink quicklyB1slang

   To drink a beverage, especially beer or soda, in large gulps without stopping.

   In einem Zug austrinken

   • He chugged his beer at the party.
   • She chugged a bottle of water after the race.
   • They dared him to chug the entire soda in one go.

   Synonymebeltdowngulpguzzleknock backpolish offquaffslugswigtoss back

   Antonymesip

3. Move slowly and steadilyB2informal

   To move forward with a steady, laborious motion, often with a rhythmic sound.

   Sich langsam und stetig fortbewegen

   • The car chugged up the steep hill.
   • The project is chugging along, but it's not finished yet.
   • The old truck chugged through the muddy road.

   Synonymegrindlumberplodslogtoiltrundle