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."
separable
chuck over
B1 informal separable transitive
To throw something across a space to someone
In plain English
To throw something across to another person, usually in a casual or friendly way
What does "chuck over" mean?
One main meaning — here's how to use it.
Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To chuck (throw) something over (across) to someone
Actually means
To throw something across to another person, usually in a casual or friendly way
Usage tip
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.
Words that pair with "chuck over"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
pen keys remote ball phone towel
How to conjugate "chuck over"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
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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