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Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /tʃʌk/
chuck means: To throw something, often carelessly or without much effort.
verb
To throw something, often carelessly or without much effort.
- Chuck me the ball.
- He chucked his bag onto the bed.
- Who chucked that stone over the wall?
To get rid of something you no longer want or need.
- Chuck those old papers.
- We chucked out the broken chairs.
- Can I chuck this spoiled fruit away?
To end a romantic relationship with someone.
- She chucked her boyfriend.
- He was upset when his girlfriend chucked him.
- Did you chuck him for someone else?
To leave a place.
- It is late; let’s chuck.
- We decided to chuck before midnight.
- Everyone was tired and ready to chuck.
noun
Meat from an animal’s shoulder, especially beef, often used for slow cooking.
- Use chuck for this stew.
- The butcher cut a thick chuck steak.
- Slow cooking makes the chuck tender.
A friendly way to address someone you like or care about.
- Hello, chuck! Come in.
- Would you like some tea, chuck?
- Thanks, chuck, that was kind of you.
A light, friendly touch, especially under someone’s chin.
- She gave his chin a chuck.
- He greeted the child with a gentle chuck.
- An affectionate chuck under the chin made her smile.
Questions about chuck
What does chuck mean?
To throw something, often carelessly or without much effort.
What is chuck in other languages?
Türkçe: atmak · Español: tirar · Français: jeter · Deutsch: werfen · Italiano: lanciare · 日本語: 投げる
How do you pronounce chuck?
It is pronounced /tʃʌk/.
How do you use chuck in a sentence?
Chuck me the ball. He chucked his bag onto the bed.
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