Chuck in Meaning in English
expression
ˈtʃək/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
CHUK-in
tʃˈʌk/ /ˈɪn
CHUK-in
Definition
To put or throw something roughly into something else. Informally, it can also mean to quit a job or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Very informal and mainly British English; 'chuck in your job' means quit work. Also used for casually adding or throwing in items ('chuck in some sugar'). Less common in American English—use 'throw in' in the US. Avoid in formal writing.
Spanish: dejar (un trabajo) - agregar - meterPortuguese (BR): largar (um emprego) - colocar - jogar dentroPortuguese (PT): largar (um emprego) - pôr - deitar para dentroChinese (Simplified): 放进去 - 辞职Chinese (Traditional): 放進去 - 辭職Hindi: डाल देना - छोड़ देना (नौकरी)Arabic: يضيف - يترك (العمل)Bengali: ছুঁড়ে ফেলা - ছেড়ে দেওয়া (কাজের ক্ষেত্রে)Russian: бросить - забросить (работу, деятельность)Japanese: 投げ入れる - やめる（仕事など）Vietnamese: ném vào - bỏ (công việc, hoạt động)Korean: 툭 던지다 - 그만두다 (일 등)Turkish: fırlatmak - bırakmak (işten, faaliyetlerden)Urdu: پھینک دینا - چھوڑ دینا (نوکری یا کام)Indonesian: melemparkan - berhenti (dari pekerjaan/aktivitas)
Example Sentences
She chucked in another potato to the soup to thicken it up.
natural
Can you chuck in some sugar to my tea?
basic
He decided to chuck in his job and travel.
basic
Just chuck in your coat on the chair.
basic
"I'm tired of this place. Might just chuck in and move somewhere new," he said.
natural
If you have any ideas, just chuck them in.
natural