English · Phrasal verb Attested

chuck off

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Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To evict someone, e.g. from a form of transport, perhaps for unruly behaviour, or because the final destination has been reached.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Đuổi người khỏi phương tiện, có thể vì hành vi quá khích

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Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Even when the Circle was whole, I used often to be chucked off its trains at Edgware Road because something had gone wrong. Now - just to make this clear - it is impossible to negotiate the north-west corner of the Circle without being chucked off at Edgware Road.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

To insult or verbally abuse (someone); to tease, sneer at or demean (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Cấu kiện hoặc lăng mạ ai đó

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Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “chuck off” mean?

To evict someone, e.g. from a form of transport, perhaps for unruly behaviour, or because the final destination has been reached.

Is “chuck off” formal or informal?

chuck off is generally informal.