chuck over
B1 informal separable transitive
In simple words
To throw something across to another person, usually in a casual or friendly way
Literal meaning: To chuck (throw) something over (across) to someone
Meanings
1 B1 informal
To throw something casually through the air to another person
"Could you chuck that bottle of water over? I'm too lazy to get up."
Grammar: separable
Usage notes
Chiefly British English. Very casual — implies a relaxed social setting where tossing an object to someone is appropriate. Common in everyday conversation, e.g. 'chuck that pen over, will you?' The object typically follows 'chuck' and 'over' indicates direction toward someone.
Commonly used with
pen keys remote ball phone towel
Forms
Base
chuck over
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chucks over
he/she/it
Past simple
chucked over
yesterday
Past participle
chucked over
have + pp
-ing form
chucking over
continuous
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