chuck over

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Meaning · English

To abandon (someone); to leave (someone) behind; to break up with (someone).

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Bỏ rơi hoặc chấm dứt mối quan hệ

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Register: dated, slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

Even my own family has chucked me over.

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).

Common questions

What does “chuck over” mean?

To abandon (someone); to leave (someone) behind; to break up with (someone).

Is “chuck over” formal or informal?

chuck over is generally dated, slang.