First Known Use: 14th century
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1chuck
verb \ˈchək\
Definition of CHUCK
: cluck
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Origin of CHUCK
Middle English chukken, of imitative origin
2chuck
noun
Definition of CHUCK
—used as an endearment
Origin of CHUCK
perhaps from chuck chicken
First Known Use: 1595
3chuck
verb
Definition of CHUCK
transitive verb
2
3
: give up <chucked his job>
Origin of CHUCK
origin unknown
First Known Use: 15th century
4chuck
noun
Definition of CHUCK
1
: a pat or nudge under the chin
2
: an abrupt movement or toss
First Known Use of CHUCK
1611
5chuck
noun
Definition of CHUCK
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 West : food
3
: an attachment for holding a workpiece or tool in a machine (as a drill or lathe)
Origin of CHUCK
English dialect chuck lump
First Known Use: 1723
CHUCK[5] Defined for Kids
chuck
verb \ˈchək\
chuckedchuck·ing
Definition of CHUCK for Kids
1
: to give a pat or tap to <He chucked me under the chin.>
2
: 1toss 1 <I chucked it out the window.>
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