gas-guzzling

American  

[gas-guhz-uhl-ing, -guhz-ling] / ˈgæsˌgʌz əl ɪŋ, -ˌgʌz lɪŋ /

adjective

1. using a large amount of fuel to operate, especially of a vehicle.

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Example Sentences

But the big news is what’s old: the continuing availability of Ford’s high-output 7.3-liter V8, a naturally aspirated, pushrod actuated, gas-guzzling anachronism nicknamed Godzilla.

From The Wall Street Journal

Very different from the heavy-duty gas-guzzling pickup truck Akira’s dad drove.

From Literature

In choosing its next leader, the automaker’s board faces a fundamental question: Is GM a tech company capable of competing with Tesla and Waymo, or an old-school vehicle manufacturer married to large gas-guzzling vehicles?

From The Wall Street Journal

They’re just not very popular, even though their gas-guzzling cousins tend to dominate in the U.S.

From MarketWatch

What’s Next: It’s debatable whether amplified engine noises can win over fans that already own dozens of traditional, gas-guzzling Ferraris.

From Barron's