throw on
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To hastily put on (clothes).
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He threw on a T-shirt and raced outside.
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
Meaning · English
To activate, to turn on (a device etc.).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Meaning · English
To start playing; to put on (a film, song etc.).
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “throw on” mean?
To hastily put on (clothes).
Is “throw on” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.