Etymology

chug-wagon

Today it means: An early motorized vehicle for driving on land (such as an automobile, truck, tractor or steam-powered railway multiple unit), especially a car; horseless carriage. Full definition →

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The story

From chug + wagon, from the sound of the motor.

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