chuck

v. to throw something in a casual or careless way.

v. to toss or throw something with little effort or precision. Transitive, typically taking a physical object.

“He chucked the car keys to me across the living room.”

“Without looking up from his book, he chucked the crumpled wrapper toward the bin, missing it by several inches.”

Informal

v. to get rid of something you no longer want.

v. to discard or dispose of an item, often implying it is now considered rubbish.

“I decided to chuck my old clothes and buy some new ones.”

“The tenant had chucked most of the broken furniture into the alleyway before the new owners arrived for the inspection.”

Informal

v. to end a romantic relationship with someone.

v. to terminate a romantic relationship abruptly; to dump someone.

“She was devastated when her boyfriend chucked her after three years.”

“He was worried that his partner might chuck him if he didn't start contributing more to the household expenses.”

Informal · British English

v. to stop doing a job or an activity because you are bored or frustrated.

v. to abandon a task, position, or habit; often used in the phrase 'chuck it in'.

“He was so stressed that he decided to chuck his job and travel.”

“After years of corporate politics, she finally decided to chuck it all in and open a small bakery in the countryside.”

Informal

n. a cut of meat from the shoulder of a cow, often used for slow cooking.

n. a cut of beef extending from the neck to the shoulder, characterized by significant connective tissue.

“I bought some chuck steak to make a slow-cooked beef stew.”

“The chef recommended using chuck for the pot roast because the fat content ensures the meat remains moist during the long braising process.”

n. a part of a drill or machine that holds a tool or piece of wood tightly.

n. a specialized type of clamp used to hold a rotating tool or workpiece in place on a machine tool.

“Make sure the drill bit is tightened securely in the chuck before you start.”

“The machinist adjusted the three-jaw chuck to ensure the steel rod was perfectly centered before beginning the turning process.”

Technical

n. a friendly name used to address someone you like.

n. a colloquial term of endearment used to address a friend or loved one.

“Are you alright there, chuck?”

“The shopkeeper in Manchester often addressed her regular customers as 'chuck' while she packed their groceries.”

Informal · British English · Dialect

v. to stop a guitar string from ringing by touching it with your hand.

v. to produce a percussive sound by muting the strings immediately after striking them.

“The guitarist used a chuck to give the rhythm a more percussive feel.”

“By mastering the chuck technique, the mandolin player was able to provide a driving backbeat for the rest of the bluegrass ensemble.”

Technical