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chuck1

 
pronunciation:
chuhk
parts of speech:
transitive verb, noun
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part of speech: transitive verb
inflections: chucks, chucking, chucked
definition 1: to playfully or affectionately touch or pat, esp. under the chin.
synonyms:
pat
similar words:
caress, fondle, pet, poke, tap, tickle
definition 2: to throw or toss.
He chucked a shoe at the yowling cat.
synonyms:
pitch, throw, toss
similar words:
cast, dash, fling, heave, hurl, launch, propel, send, shy, sling
definition 3: (informal) to throw away; discard, esp. in a casual manner.
She chucked her old sneakers.
synonyms:
discard, junk, scrap
similar words:
abandon, ditch, drop, fling, jettison, quit, relinquish, slough
definition 4: (informal) to forcibly remove or eject (a person) from a place.
They chucked the drunkard out of the bar.
synonyms:
boot, eject, kick out
similar words:
dismiss, evict, oust, remove, toss
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: a light or playful tap, esp. under the chin.
synonyms:
pat, tap
similar words:
caress, poke
definition 2: a throw or toss.
synonyms:
pitch, throw, toss
similar words:
cast, fling
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