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Meaning of chuck up
to stop doing something, often because it is too difficult or unpleasant
Etymology of chuck up
The phrase "chuck up" is likely related to the verb "chuck," which originated in the mid-19th century, possibly from the English dialect word "chuck," meaning "to throw" or "to leave"
The phrase gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in informal contexts
Synonyms
give up
quit
stop
cease
discontinue
abandon
leave
drop
surrender
relinquish
forsake
desert
vacate
resign
retire
step down
bow out
opt out
pull out
back out
throw in the towel
throw up one's hands
concede
yield
capitulate
surrender
abandon ship
call it a day
call it quits
hang up one's boots
pack it in
give in
cry uncle
raise the white flag
wave the white flag
Definitions
- to stop doing something, often because it is too difficult or unpleasant
- * to give up or abandon something
- * to stop trying to do something because it is too hard or because you do not want to do it anymore
Usage Examples
- I'm going to chuck up my job and travel the world
- * She decided to chuck up her studies and pursue a career in music
- * He got tired of the long commute and decided to chuck up his job in the city