Chug vs. Hug

Chug vs. Hug — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Chug and Hug

Chugnoun

A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.

Hugnoun

An affectionate close embrace.

Chugnoun

A large gulp of drink.

He drank his beer in three chugs.

Hugnoun

A particular grip in wrestling.

Chugnoun

A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.

Hugverb

To crouch; huddle as with cold.

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Chugnoun

A dog; a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.

Hugverb

(intransitive) To cling closely together.

Chugnoun

A person of Native American descent.

Hugverb

(transitive) To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.

Billy hugged Danny until he felt better.

Chugverb

(intransitive) To make dull explosive sounds.

Hugverb

(transitive) To stay close to (the shore etc.)

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Chugverb

(intransitive) To move or travel whilst making such sounds.

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

Hugverb

To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.

Chugverb

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.

Chug! Chug! Chug!I can't believe he chugged three beers.

Hugnoun

a tight or amorous embrace;

come here and give me a big hug

Chugverb

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

I got chugged in the town centre today.

Hugverb

hug, usually with fondness;

Hug me, pleaseThey embraced

Chugnoun

the dull explosive noise made by an engine

Hugverb

fit closely or tightly;

She dress hugged her hipds

Chugverb

make a dull, explosive sound;

the engine chugged down the street