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.