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).
Chugger
Example Sentences
"Avoid the chuggers on the high street."
"A chugger tried to sign me up."
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
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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