chugger
[ chuhg-er ]
nounAngling.
a type of plug that rests on the surface of the water and makes a popping sound when retrieved.
Origin of chugger
1Scottish chug to tug + -er1
- Also called popper.
Words Nearby chugger
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British Dictionary definitions for chugger
chugger
/ (ˈtʃʌɡə) /
noun
informal a charity worker who approaches people in the street to ask for financial support for the charity, esp regular support by direct debit
Origin of chugger
1C21: ch (arity) + (m) ugger
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