Chugger

Chugger

CHUG-ur /หˆtสƒสŒษกษ™/
Noun United Kingdom

Short for charity mugger, someone who prowls Britain’s high streets and pressures people to donate money to charities (they earn a commission on each donation).

Example Sentences

"That's a proper Chugger, that is."
"I've never seen such a Chugger in all my life."

Etymology & History

British slang term that developed through the natural evolution of informal speech. Like many British colloquialisms, it likely began in a specific regional or social context before spreading to broader usage.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Modern
โœ“
Language
Mild
๐Ÿ’ฌ
Formality
Slang
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