Meaning & use
chuck
To throw something carelessly or without much effort or precision.
See it in a sentence
He chucked the empty can into the recycling bin without looking.
She chucked her bag on the couch and collapsed after the long shift.
A note on using this word
Chuck is informal and often implies a casual or dismissive throw rather than a forceful one.
Words with a similar meaning
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To end a relationship or job, or to give something up, in informal British usage.
He decided to chuck his job and travel for a year.
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