Meaning & use
chuggers
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“chuggers” is a form of “chugger”. See that entry for the full set of meanings.
Meaning
nounpluralBritishinformaldisapproving
People who stop passers-by in the street to persuade them to sign up for regular donations to a charity.
Grammar: Plural of chugger: the chuggers are on the high street.
Patterns
- chuggers on the high street
The chuggers outside the station asked if I had a minute.
Some shoppers cross the road to avoid the chuggers.
The council limited where chuggers could stand.
Word forms
| singular | chugger |
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Common combinations
- approached by chuggers
- I was approached by chuggers twice in an hour.
- avoid the chuggers
- She walks quickly to avoid the chuggers.
- charity chuggers
- The charity chuggers wore bright jackets.
- street chuggers
- Street chuggers target busy pavements.
Synonyms and how they differ
- fundraisers
- Fundraisers is neutral and includes many methods, while chuggers specifically stop people in the street and often sounds critical.
- canvassers
- Canvassers can seek votes or signatures, not only donations.
- collectors
- Collectors usually hold a tin for one-off gifts.
Word family
Commonly confused: chuggers or muggers?
chuggers vs muggers
Muggers are criminals who steal by force; chuggers just ask for donations.
Practice
What do chuggers do?
Choose one answer.
Chuggers are street fundraisers. They do not collect rubbish, sell tickets, or repair roads.
Make it your own
Write a sentence using “chuggers”, then check it and compare it with the examples above.