Throw on Meaning in English
expression
ˈθɹoʊ/ /ˈɑn/, /ˈɔn
THROH-awn
θɹˈəʊ/ /ˈɒn
th-ROH-on
Definition
To put on clothing quickly and without much care, usually when in a hurry.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often followed by clothing items: 'throw on a jacket.' Implies little preparation or care. Not used for accessories like jewelry. Avoid literal uses—this is idiomatic.
Spanish: ponerse rápidamente - echarse encima (ropa)Portuguese (BR): vestir rapidamente - jogar por cima (roupa)Portuguese (PT): vestir rapidamente - atirar para cima (roupa)Chinese (Simplified): 随便穿上Chinese (Traditional): 隨便穿上Hindi: जल्दी पहन लेनाArabic: ارتدى بسرعةBengali: তাড়াতাড়ি পরা - দ্রুত গায়ে তোলাRussian: накинуть - быстро надетьJapanese: さっと着る - 急いで着るVietnamese: mặc vội - khoác nhanhKorean: 후다닥 입다 - 급하게 걸치다Turkish: üstüne geçirmek - alelacele giymekUrdu: جلدی سے پہن لینا - عجلت میں پہنناIndonesian: memakai cepat-cepat - langsung mengenakan
Example Sentences
I like to throw on a hoodie when it's cold.
basic
She threw on her dress before leaving for work.
basic
Just throw on your coat and let's go.
basic
I just threw on whatever was clean this morning.
natural
He threw on some jeans and headed out the door.
natural
Didn't you throw on that shirt yesterday too?
natural