Chuck: meaning, definitions and examples

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chuck

 

[ tสƒสŒk ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

action hero

Chuck Norris is a legendary action hero known for his martial arts skills and tough persona. He gained fame through movies and television shows, becoming a cultural icon.

Synonyms

action hero, martial arts expert, tough guy

Examples of usage

  • Many people consider Chuck Norris to be the ultimate action hero.
  • Chuck Norris became a household name through his roles in action-packed films.
Context #2 | Verb

to throw forcefully

To chuck something means to throw it forcefully or casually. It can imply a sense of strength or nonchalance in the action.

Synonyms

hurl, throw, toss

Examples of usage

  • She chucked the ball across the field with incredible force.
  • He casually chucked his backpack onto the floor when he entered the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "chuck" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น arremessar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ‡เค‚เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช werfen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ melempar

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะธะดะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rzucaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆŠ•ใ’ใ‚‹ (ใชใ’ใ‚‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanzar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท atmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๋‹ค (deonjida)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูŠุฑู…ูŠ (yarmi)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกzet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hรกdzaลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰” (rฤ“ng)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ“แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (gadagdeba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzar

Etymology

The word 'Chuck' as a verb originated in the 16th century, meaning 'to toss' or 'throw.' It has been used colloquially to convey a sense of casual or forceful throwing. The noun 'Chuck' referring to a person's name has a separate origin, deriving from Old French 'chuc' or 'chel' meaning 'to choke' or 'throat.' The name 'Chuck' became popular in the United States in the 20th century, with notable figures like Chuck Berry and Chuck Norris contributing to its cultural significance.

See also: chuckle, upchuck.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,822, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.