chug

• Nom désignant un bruit sourd, répétitif et explosif, généralement émis par un moteur tournant à bas régime ou sous charge.

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.

   bruit de moteur lent

   • 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.

   Synonymespantpuffthrob

• Verbe signifiant boire rapidement quelque chose à grandes gorgées, ou avancer avec un bruit sourd et régulier, comme un moteur de train.

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.

   Produire un bruit sourd et saccadé

   • 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.

   Synonymeschuffpuffputterthrobthump

2. Drink quicklyB1slang

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

   Boire d'un trait

   • 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.

   Synonymesbeltdowngulpguzzleknock backpolish offquaffslugswigtoss back

   Antonymessip

3. Move slowly and steadilyB2informal

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

   avancer péniblement

   • 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.

   Synonymesgrindlumberplodslogtoiltrundle