tuck

¹tuck

verb \ˈtək\

Definition of TUCK

transitive verb

1

a : to pull up into a fold b : to make a tuck in

2

: to put into a snug often concealing or isolating place <a cottage tucked away in the hill>

3

a : to push in the loose end of so as to hold tightly <tuck in your shirt> b : to cover by tucking in bedclothes —usually used with in

4

: eat —usually used with away or in <tucked away a big lunch>

5

: to put into a tuck position

intransitive verb

1

: to draw together into tucks or folds

2

: to eat or drink heartily —usually used with into <tucked into their beer and pretzels>

3

: to fit snugly

Examples of TUCK

1. She hadn't sealed the envelope, but had simply tucked in the flap.
2. Instead of tying his shoes, he just tucked the laces inside.
3. The sheets were tucked tightly under the mattress.
4. A bag was tucked under her arm.
5. She tucked her hair up under her hat.
6. The dog tucked its tail between its legs and slinked away.
7. The bird slept with its head tucked under its wing.

Origin of TUCK

Middle English tuken to mistreat, finish (cloth) by stretching and beating, tuck, from Old English tūcian to mistreat; akin to Old High German zuhhen to jerk, Old English togian to pull — more at tow

First Known Use: 14th century

Rhymes with TUCK

buck, chuck, cluck, cruck, duck, guck, huck, luck, muck, pluck, puck, ruck, schmuck, shuck, struck, suck, truck, Truk, yech, yuck