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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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