noun
chugger
CHUH-guh
noun
1
British informal: a street fundraiser who stops passers-by to ask for charity donations.
"A chugger tried to get me to sign up for a monthly donation outside the station."
How to Use Chugger
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA street fundraiser for a charity, especially one seen as pushy.
When to use it
Informal and often mildly disparaging.
Word Forms
chuggers plural, chuggers plural
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Etymology
A blend of charity and mugger, coined to describe pushy street fundraisers.