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chuck up

The correct spelling is chuck up.

How to pronounce chuck up

verb

Say it like: Chu-k u-p

The correct spelling is chuck up. To vomit; throw up. For example: "She got ridiculously drunk last night and chucked up in the back of the minicab on the way home."

Usage Examples

She got ridiculously drunk last night and chucked up in the back of the minicab on the way home.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To vomit; throw up.
  2. 2.(transitive and intransitive) To chuck up the sponge; to give up; to admit defeat; to break a contract; to abandon or quit (something).
  3. 3.To be released from prison.

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