1 B2 idiomatic informal
To add something extra to an offer or deal, often at no additional cost
"If you buy the laptop today, we'll chuck in a free mouse and keyboard."
separable
chuck in
B2 informal separable transitive
To add something extra to a deal, or to quit a job or activity
In plain English
To include something extra for free, or to stop doing a job or activity you've been doing
What does "chuck in" mean?
2 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic informal
To quit a job, course, or activity, especially one you have been doing for a while
"He finally chucked in his office job and moved to the countryside to paint."
separable
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To chuck (throw) something into a container or situation
Actually means
To include something extra for free, or to stop doing a job or activity you've been doing
Usage tip
British English. Has two distinct senses: (1) adding something to a deal at no extra cost — similar to 'throw in'; (2) quitting a job or giving something up — similar to 'pack in'. Sense 2 is especially common in British colloquial speech.
Words that pair with "chuck in"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
job course relationship extra item deal free gift
How to conjugate "chuck in"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
chuck in
I/you/we/they
3rd person
chucks in
he/she/it
Past simple
chucked in
yesterday
Past participle
chucked in
have + pp
-ing form
chucking in
continuous
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