1. charity fundraisers who approach people in public places to solicit donations or sign-ups for regular giving
Usage: British informal; portmanteau of ‘charity’ and ‘muggers’

Examples

• The shopping district was full of chuggers trying to get people to donate to various causes.
• She avoided eye contact with the chuggers outside the train station.
• Many cities have regulated where chuggers can operate to reduce harassment of pedestrians.
• The charity hired several chuggers to increase their monthly donor base.
• He felt pressured by the persistent chuggers on his way to work.
• Local businesses complained that chuggers were deterring customers from entering their shops.