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gas-hog

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A vehicle or machine that consumes a large amount of gasoline or fuel, or a person who owns or drives such a vehicle.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: informal

Examples

  • My tractor is a gas-hog! It consumes a disproportionately high amount of fuel for the amount of work it performs.

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Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From gas + hog.