chunk
UK: tʃʌŋk | US: tʃʌŋk
n. a thick, solid piece of something (e.g., food, material)
n. a substantial or significant amount
vt. to divide or break into large pieces
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The word "chunk" likely originated in the late 17th century as a variant or alteration of "chuck," meaning a lump or piece. Its exact roots are unclear, but it may derive from dialectal English or an imitative origin, suggesting the sound or heft of a solid mass. Over time, it evolved to describe any sizable, irregular piece, often with a connotation of roughness or bulk.
She cut a chunk of cheese for the sandwich.
The glacier broke off a massive chunk of ice.
He wrote a chunk of the report in one sitting.
The software processes data in small chunks.
Be careful not to chunk the clay too roughly.