What does chugger mean?
Chugger means (informal, derogatory) An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity..
Chugger
/ˈtʃʌɡə(ɹ)/ · noun
Meaning
(informal, derogatory) An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal, derogatory) An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.
- One who chugs a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
- (fishing) A type of fish lure or fly that makes a popping or chugging sound when twitched.
- A vehicle, train or boat with an engine that makes a chugging noise when running.
- (rail transport, colloquial) A heavy-duty locomotive whether electric, diesel, hybrid or steam-powered
Example Sentences
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.
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Word Forms
- chuggers
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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.
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