Definition of "chugging" [chugging]

• Present participle of chug. (verb)
• Composed of rhythmic chugs (adjective)

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• "When it's quiet he can hear a train chugging by and he allows his mind to wonder briefly what is on it, and where's it's going."
• "I found myself taking great pleasure in chugging my way through these homely little tasks."
• "I just hope that "normal" (and add to that "happy" and "content at last") will serve me well as I begin chugging along the tenure track."