chuck

Definition

  • noun: a piece of beef that comes from the area of a cow's neck and shoulders
  • noun: a pat or nudge under the chin
  • verb: to throw or toss (something)
  • used as an endearment
  • synonyms: cluck, pat, toss

Examples

  • He grew tired of his job and decided to just 'chuck it (all) in'. [=quit, give it up]

  • If they don't pay their rent, the landlord will have to 'chuck' them 'out'.

  • He decided to 'chuck' [='abandon, leave'] his career/job.

Movie quotes

  • (..) What's going on? Don't speak... Deborah, hang up! That's it, I'm gone. Miles! I'll be there tomorrow... degrees. Sir, chuck in the mailroom Needs to talk to you. Chuck... what, chuck? I mean, what could be going on down there That's so important you had to (..)
    2003 Elf