Synonyms for

Chuck

Verb / tʃʌk / Another word for chuck — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to toss or throw something

Synonyms & similar words

retch regurgitate besick eats cast sick chow cat keepdown throwup honk vomitup vomit toss spue regorge puke grub upchuck purge ditch spew pat barf disgorge throw toss fling hurl pitch cast lob heave launch project put send pass flip catapult propel fire sling dash bounce

Synonyms by register

Formal

toss fling hurl propel

Informal

lob heave chuck away toss out

Literary

cast launch

Antonyms

catch receive keep hold retain accept

Common collocations

  • chuck a ball
  • chuck a stone
  • chuck it in
  • chuck a fit
  • chuck out the rubbish
  • chuck a tantrum
  • chuck a smile

Word family

noun chuck
verb chuck

Usage note

Primarily used informally to mean 'throw' or 'discard'. Can also mean to have a fit or tantrum.

Example sentences

  1. I will chuck the ball to you.
  2. He will chuck the trash in the bin.
  3. She will chuck the paper into the recycling bin.
  4. They will chuck the rock into the lake.
  5. We will chuck the stick for the dog to fetch.

Quotes

  • I will chuck my troubles out the door.
  • He chucked the ball with all his might.
  • She chucked the pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

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