chugger

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UK/ˈtʃʌɡə(ɹ)/

noun

An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.

Scrabble 14

Meanings

chugger1

nounchugger (plural chuggers)

plural chuggers

  1. derogatoryinformalAn aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.

    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.

    2003 March 9, Anushka Asthana, “Your money—or their life”, in The Observer

chugger2

nounchugger (plural chuggers)

plural chuggers

  1. One who chugs a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
  2. fishingA type of fish lure or fly that makes a popping or chugging sound when twitched.
  3. A vehicle, train or boat with an engine that makes a chugging noise when running.
  4. colloquialrail transportA heavy-duty locomotive whether electric, diesel, hybrid or steam-powered

Synonyms & antonyms

Origin

Translations

Polish natarczywy kwestarz, natarczywa kwestarka
  • natarczywy kwestarzstreet fundraiser
  • natarczywa kwestarkastreet fundraiser
Spanish carpetero
  • carpeterostreet fundraiser

Rhymes & wordplay

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APA

chugger. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chugger

MLA

“chugger.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chugger. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “chugger,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/chugger.

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