chunk
1 Americannoun
verb (used with object)
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to cut, break, or form into chunks.
Chunk that wedge of cheese and put the pieces on a plate.
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to remove a chunk or chunks from (often followed byout ).
Storms have chunked out the road.
verb (used without object)
idioms
verb (used with object)
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to toss or throw; chuck.
chunking pebbles at the barn door.
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to make or rekindle (a fire) by adding wood, coal, etc., or by stoking (sometimes followed byup ).
noun
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a thick solid piece, as of meat, wood, etc
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a considerable amount
Etymology
Origin of chunk1
First recorded in 1685–95; nasalized variant of chuck 2
Origin of chunk2
An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; perhaps nasalized variant of chuck 1
Example Sentences
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In Goonies terms, that gate opener is so complicated that Chunk would still be waiting to get in.
From Barron's • May 14, 2026
Chunk received the most votes in a competition between 12 brown bears where voters pick the one they believe "best exemplifies fatness and success" as they prepare for winter hibernation.
From BBC • Oct. 1, 2025
Simply put, non-members will no longer be able to revel in the low prices of Costco’s famed hot dog-soda combo, Double Chocolate Chunk Cookie, Chicken Bake and more without buying its basic membership.
From Salon • Mar. 29, 2024
The recall was initiated by Winter Gardens on July 10, two weeks before Trader Joe’s announced a recall of its Almond Windmill and Dark Chocolate Chunk and Almond cookies.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 27, 2023
After leaving Mauch Chunk they passed through Penn Haven and Leslie Run, and so on to White Haven.
From Young Auctioneers The Polishing of a Rolling Stone by Stratemeyer, Edward
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