chugger

American  

[chuhg-er] / ˈtʃʌg ər /

noun

Angling.

1. a type of plug that rests on the surface of the water and makes a popping sound when retrieved.

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chugger British  

/ ˈtʃʌɡə /

noun

1. informal a charity worker who approaches people in the street to ask for financial support for the charity, esp regular support by direct debit

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Etymology

Origin of chugger

Scottish chug to tug + -er ¹

Example Sentences

And not a bit like some other cities one could mention, where a stranger saying "hello" either means you've been set-upon by a chugger or a performance artist.

From BBC • Dec. 26, 2016

The Little Dragon steam train in Orkney, Scotland, now runs on compressed sawdust and waste wood rather than coal – not bad for a 150-year-old chugger.

From The Guardian • Jul. 5, 2010

Once Dingman has a buoy-rigged dolphin set up, he'll motor well away from it and cast big chugger plugs and jigs to the buoy to collect more dolphin.

From Time Magazine Archive

The C&H Lil� Stubby chugger is a proven killer on wahoo.

From Time Magazine Archive

The real warhorse among the contestants drank last; this position of honor was reserved for the best chugger in the squadron.

From "The Great Santini" by Pat Conroy