(informal) To evict someone, e.g.
(informal) To evict someone, e.g. from a form of transport, perhaps for unruly behaviour, or because the final destination has been reached.
Chuck off means: To evict someone, e.g. from a form of transport, perhaps for unruly behaviour, or because the final destination has been reached.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is sporting vocabulary and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Chuck off means: To evict someone, e.g. from a form of transport, perhaps for unruly behaviour, or because the final destination has been reached.. There is no real cause for parental concern; it is descriptive vocabulary rather than risky behaviour. It is sporting vocabulary and harmless in itself. If your teen uses it, context will usually make the intent clear. A short, curious question about where they heard it is usually all that is needed to know whether to follow up.
Slang is read by different audiences for very different reasons. The For parents view re-explains the term in plain, non-judgemental language so a caregiver can understand what their child means without needing the surrounding subculture. The For English learners view focuses on register (when it's safe to use), formal alternatives, and common mistakes — what a textbook won't teach you.
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This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your mucking account :)
chuck off means: To evict someone, e.g. from a form of transport, perhaps for unruly behaviour, or because the final destination has been reached.. Register: neutral, standard English. A common learner mistake is using the word in a register it does not fit, or assuming a single global meaning; native speakers immediately notice when slang appears in formal contexts, so always check the surrounding register before producing it yourself.
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your ducking account :)”
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your ducking account :)”
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your mucking account :)”
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your clucking account :)”
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(slang, Australian, New Zealand) To insult or verbally abuse (someone); to tease, sneer at or demean (someone).
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your chucking account :)”
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your clucking account :)”
“This is a friendly reminder to get the chuck off of Twitter, and delete your mucking account :)”
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