noun
chugging
CHUH-gihng
Chugging (noun) means the repeated dull sound made by something running with effort, such as an engine. Example: “The chugging of the old washing machine kept me awake.”
noun
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The repeated dull sound made by something running with effort, such as an engine.
"The chugging of the old washing machine kept me awake."
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- Plural
- chuggings
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What does “chugging” mean?
The word “chugging” means the repeated dull sound made by something running with effort, such as an engine.
How do you pronounce “chugging”?
“Chugging” is pronounced CHUH-gihng (/ˈt͡ʃʌɡɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “chugging” in a sentence?
Here is “chugging” used in a sentence: “The chugging of the old washing machine kept me awake.”
What part of speech is “chugging”?
“Chugging” is a noun.
