noun
chugger
CHUH-guh
Chugger (noun) means British informal: a street fundraiser who stops passers-by to ask for charity donations. Example: “A chugger tried to get me to sign up for a monthly donation outside the station.”
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British informal: a street fundraiser who stops passers-by to ask for charity donations.
"A chugger tried to get me to sign up for a monthly donation outside the station."
How to use chugger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA street fundraiser for a charity, especially one seen as pushy.
When to use it
Informal and often mildly disparaging.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chuggers
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Etymology
A blend of charity and mugger, coined to describe pushy street fundraisers.
Rhymes for chugger
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What does “chugger” mean?
The word “chugger” means british informal: a street fundraiser who stops passers-by to ask for charity donations. In plain terms, a street fundraiser for a charity, especially one seen as pushy.
How do you pronounce “chugger”?
“Chugger” is pronounced CHUH-guh (/ˈtʃʌɡə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “chugger” in a sentence?
Here is “chugger” used in a sentence: “A chugger tried to get me to sign up for a monthly donation outside the station.”
What part of speech is “chugger”?
“Chugger” is a noun.
