chug

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Meaning · English

To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.

Register: derogatory, slang

Examples

I got chugged in the town centre today.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chug” mean?

To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.

Is “chug” formal or informal?

chug is generally derogatory, slang.