Phrasal verbs consists of a basic verb + another word or words. The two or three words that make up a phrasal verb form a short 'phrase' - which is why we call them 'phrasal verbs'.
Phrasal Verb:
shucked his jacket off and sat on the arm of the easy chair.
Meaning / Example:
2. to get rid of someone or something. > She shucked all her bad habits off.