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Definitions of chuck out words

phrasal verb chuck out If you chuck something out, you throw it away, because you do not need it or cannot use it. 3
phrasal verb chuck out If a person is chucked out of a job, a place, or their home, they are forced by other people to leave. 3
verb chuck out to eject forcibly (from); throw out (of) 3
verb with object chuck out to toss; throw with a quick motion, usually a short distance. 1
verb with object chuck out Informal. to resign from; relinquish; give up: He's chucked his job. 1
verb with object chuck out to pat or tap lightly, as under the chin. 1

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85; origin uncertain

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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