noun
Chucky
CHUH-kee
Chucky (noun) means (British slang) A small stone, pebble, or piece of gravel. Example: “He flicked a chucky across the pond to skim it.”
noun
1
(British slang) A small stone, pebble, or piece of gravel.
"He flicked a chucky across the pond to skim it."
"She hopped out of the van, and waited calmly as Mr Gray approached. His feet crunched on the chuckies and as he walked, he took out his wallet, again counting the money."
— Grace Banks, Sheena Blackhall (2013)
2
(informal, chiefly Northern Irish) Chicken, especially as food.
"We're having chucky and chips for tea."
How to use Chucky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishIn casual British and Irish speech, a small stone, or, separately, a childish/informal word for chicken.
When to use it
Very informal and regional; not used in standard or written English.
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Word forms
- Plural
- chuckies
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Etymology
Formed from Chuck and the suffix -y.
Rhymes for Chucky
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What does “Chucky” mean?
The word “Chucky” means (British slang) A small stone, pebble, or piece of gravel. In plain terms, in casual British and Irish speech, a small stone, or, separately, a childish/informal word for chicken.
How do you pronounce “Chucky”?
“Chucky” is pronounced CHUH-kee (/ˈt͡ʃʌki/ in IPA).
How do you use “Chucky” in a sentence?
Here is “Chucky” used in a sentence: “He flicked a chucky across the pond to skim it.”
What part of speech is “Chucky”?
“Chucky” is a noun.
How many meanings does “Chucky” have?
“Chucky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (British slang) A small stone, pebble, or piece of gravel.
