Chuffer

/ˈtʃʌfər/ noun

Definition

Something that chuffs; a steam engine or locomotive that makes chuffing sounds, especially used affectionately for old steam trains.

Etymology

Agent noun formed from 'chuff' (imitative verb) plus '-er' suffix, meaning 'one that chuffs.' Common in British English for steam trains.

Kelly Says

Railway enthusiasts affectionately call steam locomotives 'chuffers'—this term carries nostalgia for an era when you could see and hear the engines that powered industrial society.

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