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(informal) To have gotten rid off
“If a box hasn't been opened since 1956, can you morally chuck it without opening it?”
Past tense for to throw or launch something in a given direction
“Pupils queued up to pay to chuck wet sponges at their teachers, and all the money raised went to a worthy charity.”
Past tense for to leave, abandon or end a relationship
“What his pals had been saying about her had been getting to him, and so he decided to chuck her.”
Past tense for to leave or quit from a role or position
“Are you ready to chuck in your well-paid but boring Management Consultancy post to pursue a career in the media?”
Past tense for to touch or tap gently
“Uncle would chuck the little dog lightly under the chin before shooing her back to me.”
Past tense for to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
Past tense for to give or hand over
Past tense for to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Past tense for to remove from office suddenly and forcefully
Past tense for to stop, cease, or discontinue an activity, habit, or possession
Past tense for to give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
Past tense for to stroke or touch, especially in a manner that causes laughter and twitching
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