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chugging

/ˈtʃʌɡɪŋ/

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verb

Toussoter, faire des bruits de moteur

To make dull explosive sounds.

Examples :

"The old truck was chugging up the steep hill, struggling to make it to the top. "

Le vieux camion toussotait en montant la colline escarpée, luttant pour atteindre le sommet.

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verb

Toussoter, faire un bruit de moteur

To move or travel whilst making such sounds.

Examples :

"We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out."

Nous avancions en toussotant sur une route de campagne lorsque le moteur s'est arrêté.

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verb

Boire cul sec, vider d'un trait

To drink a large amount (especially of beer) in a single action/without breathing; to chugalug. People usually chant this at the person who is drinking.

Examples :

"Chug! Chug! Chug!"

Cul sec ! Cul sec ! Cul sec !

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verb

quémander, solliciter des dons

To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.

Examples :

"I got chugged in the town centre today."

On m'a sollicité pour des dons dans le centre-ville aujourd'hui.

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noun

Le bruit de ronflement

The sound of something that chugs.

Examples :

"The old engine coughed and sputtered, and all we could hear was its rhythmic chugging. "

Le vieux moteur toussait et crachait, et tout ce que nous pouvions entendre, c'était le bruit de ronflement rythmique.

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