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tuckverb, nounBrE /tʌk/NAmE /tʌk/verb verb forms word origin example bank1 ~ sth + adv./prep. to push, fold or turn the ends or edges of clothes, paper, etc. so that they are held in place or look neatShe tucked up her skirt and waded into the river. The sheets should be tucked in neatly (= around the bed). Tuck the flap of the envelope in.2 ~ sth + adv./prep. to put sth into a small space, especially to hide it or keep it safe or comfortableShe tucked her hair (up) under her cap. He sat with his legs tucked up under him. The letter had been tucked under a pile of papers.3 ~ sth + adv./prep. to cover sb with sth so that they are warm and comfortableShe tucked a blanket around his legs.ˌtuck sthaˈway1 be tucked away to be located in a quiet place, where not many people goThe shop is tucked away down a backstreet.2 to hide sth somewhere or keep it in a safe placeShe kept his letters tucked away in a drawer. They have thousands of pounds tucked away in a savings account.3 (BrE, informal) to eat a lot of foodˌtuck sb ˈin/ˈupto make sb feel comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up around themI tucked the children in and said goodnight.ˌtuck ˈin| ˌtuck ˈinto sth (BrE, informal) to eat a lot of food, especially when it is done quickly and with enthusiasmCome on, tuck in everyone! He was tucking into a huge plateful of pasta.noun word origin1 [countable] a fold that is sewn into a piece of clothing or cloth, either for decoration or to change the shape of itWe could take a tuck in the waist to give it a more fitted look.2 [countable] (informal) a medical operation in which skin and/or fat is removed to make sb look younger or thinnera tummy tuck3 [uncountable] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) food, especially sweets, etc. eaten by children at schoola tuck shop

Tucked Tuck Sth Sb ˌtuck Adv./Prep Comfortable Informal