chuck up

Primarily used in British and New Zealand English, 'chuck up' can mean to vomit or to give up on something.

Definition

B2Informal Conversation

(slang, British, New Zealand)To vomit suddenly or violently.

Example

After eating the spoiled food, he had to chuck up.

C1General Use

(dated)To give up, abandon, or quit something.

Example

He decided to chuck up his job and travel the world.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "chuck up":

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