chug

• Sustantivo que designa un sonido sordo, repetitivo y explosivo, típicamente producido por un motor que funciona a bajas revoluciones o bajo carga.

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.

   ruido ronco de motor

   • 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.

   Sinónimospantpuffthrob

• Verbo que significa beber algo rápidamente a grandes tragos, o moverse con un sonido sordo y regular, como el de un motor de tren.

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.

   producir un sonido sordo y repetido

   • 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.

   Sinónimoschuffpuffputterthrobthump

2. Drink quicklyB1slang

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

   Beber de un trago

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeltdowngulpguzzleknock backpolish offquaffslugswigtoss back

   Antónimossip

3. Move slowly and steadilyB2informal

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

   avanzar con esfuerzo y ritmo constante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosgrindlumberplodslogtoiltrundle