NYT Dictionary
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/t͡ʃɐɡ/NounVerbTSUHGGrade 4
Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2021
Meaning
A dull, fairly quick explosive or percussive sound, as if made by a labouring engine.
Etymology
Origin: Indigenous languages
Onomatopoeic, in imitation of a working steam engine. The racial slur sense derives from the stereotype of Native Americans chugging alcohol.
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NYT Puzzle Appearances
No published puzzle dates on file for this word yet. It is part of the official NYT Spelling Bee word list for 2021.