chucking

chuck

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [chuhk]
- /tʃʌk/
- /tʃʌk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [chuhk]
- /tʃʌk/

Definitions of chucking word

verb with object chucking Machinery. to hold or secure with a chuck. 1
noun chucking a clucking sound. 1
noun chucking Archaic. (used as a term of endearment): my love, my chuck. 1
idioms chucking chuck it, British Slang. stop it; shut up. 1
noun chucking Present participle of chuck. 1
noun chucking (engineering) A device with adjustable jaws for holding a piece of work or tool in a centered position. 0

See all 6 definitions of chucking

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Origin of chucking

First appearance:

before 1575

One of the 34% oldest English words

First recorded in 1575-85; origin uncertain

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Parts of speech for Chucking

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Chucking

chucking popularity

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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Synonyms for chucking

noun chucking

transference — the act or process of transferring.
relegation — to send or consign to an inferior position, place, or condition: He has been relegated to a post at the fringes of the diplomatic service.
disposal — availability for use
auctioning — Present participle of auction.

All 4 Synonyms of chucking