Chucking: meaning, definitions and examples

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chucking

 

[ หˆtสƒสŒkษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

throwing something

To chuck is to throw something carelessly or casually. It often implies a lack of precision in the action, suggesting a relaxed or informal manner of throwing.

Synonyms

hurl, pitch, throw, toss.

Examples of usage

  • He chucked the ball to his friend.
  • She chucked her old shoes in the trash.
  • The teacher asked him not to chuck his paper across the room.
Context #2 | Verb

dismissal

To chuck can also mean to dismiss someone or something. This use often indicates a sense of rejection or a decision to no longer accept or continue with something.

Synonyms

dismiss, fire, reject, sack.

Examples of usage

  • They decided to chuck the project after numerous setbacks.
  • He was chucked out of the party for his behavior.
  • After the review, she chucked the entire plan.

Translations

Translations of the word "chucking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lanรงar

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‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท jeter

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lanzar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท fฤฑrlatmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋˜์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู…ูŠ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hรกzet

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hodiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ‰”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ metati

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kasta

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะปะฐา›ั‚ั‹ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒแƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ atmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lanzar

Etymology

The word 'chuck' has its roots in Middle English, derived from the word 'chukken,' which means to throw or to cast. This term has evolved over time, maintaining its connotation of throwing in a casual or careless sentiment. The usage of 'chuck' can be traced back to 15th-century England, where it began to signify a kind of playful or informal tossing. As English evolved, 'chucking' began to be associated with not just throwing but also with dismissing or rejecting something or someone, reflecting a more colloquial and relaxed tone. The evolution of 'chuck' has seen it adopted in various informal contexts, making it a favorite in modern colloquial English, particularly in spoken language.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,320 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.