chugger
English edit
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
Blend of charity + mugger.[1]
Noun edit
chugger (plural chuggers)
- (informal, derogatory) An aggressive or invasive street fundraiser, especially a private contractor working on behalf of a charity.
- 2003 March 9, Anushka Asthana, “Your money—or their life”, in The Observer[2]:
- 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.
Translations edit
street fundraiser
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Etymology 2 edit
Noun edit
chugger (plural chuggers)
- One who chugs a drink, especially an alcoholic drink.
- (fishing) A type of fish lure or fly that makes a popping or chugging sound when twitched.
- A vehicle, train or boat with an engine that makes a chugging noise when running.
- (rail transport, slang) train driver
Derived terms edit
References edit
- “chugger”, in OneLook Dictionary Search.
- ^ Olga Kornienko, Grinin L, Ilyin I, Herrmann P, Korotayev A (2016) “Social and Economic Background of Blending”, in Globalistics and Globalization Studies: Global Transformations and Global Future[1], Volgograd: Uchitel Publishing House, →ISBN, pages 220–225