"chug-wagon" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: chug-wagons [plural]
Etymology: chug + wagon, from the sound of the motor. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|chug|wagon}} chug + wagon Head templates: {{en-noun}} chug-wagon (plural chug-wagons)
  1. (archaic, slang) An early motorized vehicle for driving on land (such as an automobile, truck, or tractor), especially a car; horseless carriage. Tags: archaic, slang Synonyms: chug-chug wagon, chug wagon, chugwagon
    Sense id: en-chug-wagon-en-noun-udlhablD Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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