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Present participle 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.”
Present participle for to throw away (something unwanted or useless)
“If a box hasn't been opened since 1956, can you morally chuck it without opening it?”
Present participle 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.”
Present participle 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?”
Present participle for to touch or tap gently
“Uncle would chuck the little dog lightly under the chin before shooing her back to me.”
Present participle for to eject matter from the stomach through the mouth
Present participle for to give or hand over
Present participle for to move or jolt around unsteadily or abruptly
Present participle for to remove from office suddenly and forcefully
Present participle for to stop, cease, or discontinue an activity, habit, or possession
Present participle for to give (someone) a sum of money as a reward for a service
Present participle for to stroke or touch, especially in a manner that causes laughter and twitching
The action or process of getting rid of something
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