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chuck1 verb (chucked, chucking) 1 colloq to throw or fling. 2 to give (a child, etc) an affectionate tap under the chin. 3 slang to abandon or reject, especially a lover. noun 1 colloq a toss, fling or throw. 2 (the chuck) slang dismissal; rejection • gave her boyfriend the chuck. 3 an affectionate tap under the chin.
ETYMOLOGY: 16c.

chuck something in colloq to give it up or abandon it.

chuck something out colloq to get rid of it; to reject it.

chuck someone out colloq to order them to leave.

chuck up colloq to be sick; to vomit.

chuck2 and chuck steak noun beef cut from the area between the neck and shoulder.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: variant of chock.

chuck3 noun a device for holding a piece of work in a lathe, or for holding the blade or bit in a drill.
ETYMOLOGY: 17c: variant of chock.