CHUG
/tʃʌɡ/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of CHUG
A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
A large gulp of drink.
"He drank his beer in three chugs."
A homemade Cuban boat, built to carry emigrants to the USA, and often abandoned upon arrival.
To make dull explosive sounds.
To move or travel whilst making such sounds.
"We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out."
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!"
A dog; a cross between a pug and a chihuahua.
To solicit charitable donations on the street, particularly in a persistent manner.
"I got chugged in the town centre today."
Examples of CHUG in a Sentence
- "He drank his beer in three chugs."
- "We were chugging along a back road when the engine cut out."
- "Chug! Chug! Chug!"
- "I got chugged in the town centre today."
Word Details
Is CHUG a Scrabble Word?
Yes, CHUG is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like CHUG are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for CHUG
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | c | h | u | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 10 |
| WWF | 4 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 12 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in CHUG
4 words from the letters in CHUG
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use CHUG in Word Games
CHUG is worth 10 points in Scrabble and 12 points in Words With Friends, making it a solid-scoring word.
Short word advantage: CHUG is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble CHUG to find 4 additional valid words.