A part of something that has been separated.
"He dropped a large chunk of ice from his drink onto the floor."
In plain English: A chunk is a large, solid piece of something that has been broken off from a bigger whole.
"I accidentally dropped a large chunk of cheese on the floor while making dinner."
Usage: Avoid using "chunk" as a verb in formal writing where "break," "shatter," or "fragment" is more appropriate. Do not confuse the noun with "chuck," which refers to a part of an animal's body or a careless remark.
To break into large pieces or chunks.
"The baker broke the stale bread into chunk before adding it to the soup."
In plain English: To chunk something means to break it into smaller, easier-to-handle pieces.
"He chunked the ball toward his friend during practice."
The word chunk is likely either a variant of the verb chuck or a small form derived from chump. It entered English with the meaning of a block or piece, possibly influenced by similar words in other languages like Dutch.