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chug

n.
C1 Advanced US //ˈtʃəɡ// UK //tʃˈʌɡ// chug Informal Slang Vulgar

n. a type of music that is loud, fast, and often has a heavy, repetitive beat. It is a casual way to describe a style that is similar to heavy metal or punk.

n. a style of music characterized by loud, aggressive, and repetitive rhythms, often associated with heavy metal or punk.


SIMPLE

He plays chug on his guitar every night.

CONTEXTUAL

The band's latest album is a mix of chug and fast-paced riffs that appeal to fans of the genre.

COMPLEX

While some critics dismissed the band's sound as mere chug, others argued that their aggressive energy and technical proficiency represented a significant evolution within the genre.

Etymology 1

Onomatopoeic, in imitation of a working steam engine. The racial slur sense derives from the stereotype of Native Americans chugging alcohol.

Etymology 2

Blend of chihuahua + pug.

Etymology 3

Blend of charity + mug (“to violently rob on the street”).

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