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

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

From Time Magazine Archive

Troll between eight and ten knots and run chugger skirts on short lines for opportunities with big blue marlin.

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