Verb / Noun | Throwing / Casual Disposal
Encyclopedia of British Slang
CHUCK
Verb / Noun | Neutral | Throwing / Casual Disposal
CHUCK Pronunciation: /t??k/ Part of Speech: Verb / Noun Severity Level: Neutral Category: Throwing / Casual Disposal
Core Definition
Chuck means:
To throw casually
To discard
To give up
It implies informality and speed.
Linguistic Origins
The word appears in Middle English, likely of imitative origin.
It evolved into casual British usage for throwing or abandoning.
Usage Contexts
Movement:
Chuck it over.
Disposal:
Chuck it away.
Abandonment:
Chuck it in.
It signals relaxed physical or emotional release.
Emotional Register
Chuck feels ordinary.
Unceremonious.
Final Assessment
Chuck captures casual rejection or transfer.
Without ceremony.
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