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Definition chuck in British English

chuck verb

[transitive] verb
/tʃʌk/
1

to throw something

Example

Someone had chucked a brick through their window.

Example

Chuck me the ball, would you?

Synonyms and related words
throw direct aim
1.1

to put something somewhere in a careless way

Example

She came in, chucked her books on the table, and went straight to her room.

Synonyms and related words
throw toss chuck
2

to get rid of something you do not want

Example

This is the pile of things we need, and over here is the pile of things we can chuck.

Synonyms and related words
replace throw away shed
3

to end a relationship with someone

Example

After two years she chucked her boyfriend.

Synonyms and related words
defriend unfriend break off
Definition chuck in British English