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The synonyms of “Chug” are: move laboriously, strain, struggle, drag oneself, fight one's way, labour, potter
Chug as a Verb
Definitions of "Chug" as a verb
According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “chug” as a verb can have the following definitions:
- Make a series of muffled explosive sounds.
- Make a dull, explosive sound.
- (of a vehicle or boat) move slowly making regular muffled explosive sounds, as of an engine running slowly.
Synonyms of "Chug" as a verb (7 Words)
| drag oneself | Force into some kind of situation, condition, or course of action. |
| fight one's way | Be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight. |
| labour | Of a woman in childbirth be in labour. She was patiently labouring over her sketchbooks. |
| move laboriously | Follow a procedure or take a course. |
| potter | Work lightly. I might potter into Nice for the day. |
| strain | Rub through a strainer or process in an electric blender. His stomach was swollen straining against the thin shirt. |
| struggle | Make a strenuous or labored effort. She struggled for years to survive without welfare. |
Usage Examples of "Chug" as a verb
- A cabin cruiser was chugging down the river.
- He could hear the pipes chugging.
- The engine chugged down the street.