chuck
chuck Lexical Profile
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• verb
To throw or toss something carelessly or casually (informal).
"Please chuck those old newspapers into the recycling bin on your way out."
To discard, abandon, or give up something, such as an unwanted item, habit, or job (informal).
"He decided to chuck his corporate job and open a small bookstore by the coast."
To touch or pat someone playfully or affectionately, especially under the chin.
"The grandfather smiled and gently chucked the toddler under the chin."
• noun
A cut of beef extending from the neck to the ribs and including the shoulder blade, often used for pot roasts or ground beef.
"The slow-cooked beef chuck became remarkably tender after simmering in broth for four hours."
A specialized mechanical clamp with adjustable jaws used on a drill or lathe to hold a rotating tool or workpiece securely in place.
"The machinist tightened the drill bit into the chuck before starting the motor."
A casual toss or throw, or a playful, affectionate touch under the chin.
"With a quick chuck of the pebbles into the pond, he watched the ripples spread across the water."
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Word Origin & Etymology
The word represents a convergence of several distinct origins: the sense of throwing or tapping likely derives from Old French 'chuquer' (to knock or bump), while the mechanical clamp and cut of beef trace back to a dialectal variant of 'chock' (a block or log of wood).