chuck-upn.
slang (esp. Nautical).
A cheer; encouragement. Also, a salute.
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the mind > attention and judgement > esteem > approval or sanction > commendation or praise > applause > [noun] > shouted applause
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1915 ‘Bartimeus’ Tall Ship ix. 160 Supposing..we celebrated our return to harbour..by asking our chummy-ship to dinner to-night, and giving them a bit of a chuck-up!
1925 E. Fraser & J. Gibbons Soldier & Sailor Words 56 A chuck up, a salute. From the act of throwing up the hand to the forehead in saluting.
1946 J. Irving Royal Navalese 53 A chuck up, a demonstration of applause, approval or encouragement.
1946 J. Irving Royal Navalese 53 A chuck-up party..is thus a group of officers or men who..man the touch-line to cheer on their own ship's football team.
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