chuck

US /tʃʌk/

UK /tʃʌk/

1.

throw (something) carelessly or casually

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Just chuck your coat on the bed.

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He chucked the ball to his dog.

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throw toss fling hurl lob

2.

give up or stop (something)

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I decided to chuck my old job and travel the world.

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It's time to chuck those old habits.

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quit abandon drop forsake relinquish

1.

a light pat, especially under the chin

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He gave her a playful chuck under the chin.

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She gave the baby a gentle chuck on the cheek.

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pat tap stroke

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chuck out chuck away