verb
chuck
To throw or discard something casually.
She chucks her backpack onto the couch after school.
Etymology
The throwing verb developed from a word for a short blow or tap. Discarding something extends the casual throwing action.
More examples
- Chuck me a towel so I can dry off.
- We chucked the broken umbrella in the trash.
- The kids are chucking pebbles into the pond.
Forms
chuck · chucks · chucked · chucking