chuck

1 of 5

verb (1)

chucked; chucking; chucks
: cluck

chuck

2 of 5

noun (1)

used as an endearment

chuck

3 of 5

verb (2)

chucked; chucking; chucks

transitive verb

1
: pat, tap
2
a
: toss, throw
b
: discard
chucked his old shirt
chuck it out with the trash
c
: dismiss, oust
used especially with out
was chucked out of office
3
: give up
chucked his job

chuck

4 of 5

noun (2)

1
: a pat or nudge under the chin
2
: an abrupt movement or toss

chuck

5 of 5

noun (3)

1
: a cut of beef that includes most of the neck, the parts about the shoulder blade, and those about the first three ribs see beef illustration
2
chiefly Western US : food
3
: an attachment for holding a workpiece or tool in a machine (such as a drill or lathe)

Examples of chuck in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
The All-Star Game has become a farce of a basketball game: guys chucking up shots from half-court and trying stupid dunks, all while not even a sniff of defense can be found. Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 19 Feb. 2024 No matter how many things the football gods chuck at Patrick Mahomes, the dude keeps cementing his place as the Tom Brady of Gen Z, a January giant who’s elevated iffy receivers while somehow turning Andy Reid into both a genius game-manager and a hilarious commercial pitch man. Ryan McFadden, The Denver Post, 29 Jan. 2024 If your kid chucks it down the stairs or flings their tablet out the window because Bluey stopped playing, Amazon will replace the tablet for free. Medea Giordano, WIRED, 27 Nov. 2023 Other bipedal robots, like Boston Dynamics’ Atlas, can already perform backflips and chuck large objects. Popular Science, 29 Feb. 2024 On his 4th attempt, Haugh chucked a throw of 26.35 meters for a new world record. Katelyn Hutchison, Forbes, 18 Feb. 2024 Tech anger is real: Don't chuck your computer out of the window because your username and password combination won't work. Kim Komando, USA TODAY, 15 Feb. 2024 To chuck this all out of the window for an uber-expensive dash to the Moon that would be nothing more than Apollo part two, and completely unsustainable, makes no sense. Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 18 Jan. 2024 If your kid chucks it down the stairs into a mop bucket or flings their tablet out the window because Bluey stopped playing, Amazon will replace the tablet for free. WIRED, 17 Nov. 2023
Noun
Use beef cuts that benefit from long, slow cooking: boneless chuck or shoulder, or cheek. Jamie Schler, Charlotte Observer, 31 Jan. 2024 Mesa’s goal of becoming an electric vehicle-friendly city got a boost with a chuck of federal funding. Maritza Dominguez, The Arizona Republic, 18 Jan. 2024 Barley and Burger Barley and Burger, which is based in Rocky Mount, serves gourmet burgers made from a mix of Black Angus, short rib and chuck. Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 23 Jan. 2024 Meatloaf tips ▪ Use ground chuck for a flavorful meatloaf. Kathy Moore and Roxanne Wyss, Kansas City Star, 24 Jan. 2024 Alaska Standard Time on May 8, a rushing current of water and giant ice chucks pulled the tripod down the river, stopping the clock and ending the game. Annie Berman, Anchorage Daily News, 9 May 2023 Get The Recipe 09 of 40 Sheet Pan Nachos Loaded with ground chuck and pinto beans, these hearty nachos can work as an appetizer for a crowd or a dinner for a family. Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 8 Jan. 2024 Add ground chuck, mustard, oregano, and 1 teaspoon of the salt; cook, stirring occasionally, until crumbled and browned, about 8 minutes. Southern Living Test Kitchen, Southern Living, 1 Dec. 2023 Because venison is a lean meat, the chuck does the work of adding more fat and richness to the chili. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 19 Sep. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Verb (1)

Middle English chukken, of imitative origin

Noun (1)

perhaps from chuck chicken

Verb (2)

origin unknown

Noun (3)

English dialect chuck lump

First Known Use

Verb (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (1)

1595, in the meaning defined above

Verb (2)

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (2)

1611, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Noun (3)

1723, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of chuck was in the 14th century

Dictionary Entries Near chuck

Cite this Entry

“Chuck.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/chuck. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

chuck

1 of 3 verb
1
: to give a pat or a tap to
chucked the child under the chin
2
: toss sense 2
let's chuck the ball around

chuck

2 of 3 noun
1
: a pat or nudge under the chin
2
: an easy throw : toss

chuck

3 of 3 noun
1
: a portion of a side of dressed beef including most of the neck and the parts around the shoulder blade and the first three ribs
2
: a device for holding work or a tool in a machine
Etymology

Verb

origin unknown

Noun

English dialect chuck "lump"

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