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   chuck

   /tʃʌk/

   verb

   • 1. throw (something) carelessly or casually: "someone chucked a brick through the window" Similar throwtossflinghurlpitchcastloblaunchflipcatapultshydashprojectpropelsendbowllet fly withinformal:heaveslingbungbuzzwhangyeetpeghoybish
   • ▪ (of a bowler) deliver (a ball) with an unlawful action.
   • ▪ throw (something) away: "she kept the personal bits and pieces and chucked the rest" Similar throw awaydiscardthrow outdispose ofget rid oftoss outdumpbinscrapjettisoninformal:ditchjunkget shut ofget shot oftrashOpposite keepretainhold on to
   • 2. give up (a job or activity): "she wanted to chuck her job" Similar give upleaveresign fromabandonrelinquishinformal:quitpack injack in
   • ▪ end a relationship with (a partner): "Mary chucked him for another guy" Similar leavethrow overdropfinish withstop going out withbreak off one's relationship withdesertabandonleave high and dryinformal:dumpditchwalk out onrun out onleave flatgive someone the pushgive someone the elbowgive someone the big Ebin offdated:jiltarchaic:forsake

   noun

   • 1. a throw.
   • 2. a dismissal or rejection: "he's still wondering why and how Mrs T got the chuck"

   Word Origin late 17th century (as a verb): from chuck2.

   Derivatives

   • 1. chucker noun

   Scrabble Points: 16

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishCHUCK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   CHUCK definition: 1. to throw something carelessly: 2. to end a romantic relationship with someone: 3. a friendly…. Learn more.

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   1. : pat, tap. 2. a. : toss, throw. b. : discard. chucked his old shirt. chuck it out with the trash.

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   May 21, 2022 · Chuck definition: to toss; throw with a quick motion, usually a short distance. See examples of CHUCK used in a sentence.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishCHUCK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   A chuck is a device that holds a workpiece in a lathe or a tool in a drill. It has two jaws that move together to keep the workpiece or tool in a central position.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryCHUCK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   CHUCK meaning: 1. to throw something carelessly: 2. to end a romantic relationship with someone: 3. a friendly…. Learn more.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishchuck verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Check pronunciation: chuck. Definition of chuck verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   1. To pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin. 2. a. To throw or toss: chucked stones into the water. b. Informal To throw out; discard: chucked my old sweater. c. Informal To force out; eject: chucking out the troublemakers. 3. Informal To give up; quit: chucked her job. n. 1. An affectionate pat or squeeze under the chin. 2.

9. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › chuckChuck - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   To toss something is to chuck it. You might kill some time in your yard before dinner, where you and your sister can chuck a football back and forth. When you chuck a tennis ball to your dog, you throw it casually and loosely. You could chuck pieces of bread in the direction of some ducks on a pond, or chuck a Frisbee around with friends after ...

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11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishchuck | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    Meaning of chuck – Learner’s Dictionary. chuck. verb [ T ] informal uk / tʃʌk / us. to throw something: Don't just chuck your coat on the floor! Want to learn more? Improve your vocabulary with English Vocabulary in Use from Cambridge. Learn the words you need to communicate with confidence. Phrasal verbs. chuck sth away/out. chuck sth in.