tucker

[ˈtʌkər]

tucker Definition

  • 1a piece of lace or linen worn in or around the top of a bodice or as a part of a high-necked blouse
  • 2food
  • 3a person or thing that tucks something in or under

Using tucker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "tucker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a beautiful tucker with her dress.

  • Example

    I'm starving, let's go get some tucker.

  • Example

    The tucker on her blouse was intricate and delicate.

  • Example

    He was the tucker of the sheets at the hotel.

tucker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for tucker

  • food: grub, chow, eats, cuisine

Phrases with tucker

  • to start eating food eagerly

    Example

    After a long day at work, I was ready to tuck into my dinner.

  • to store something in a safe place

    Example

    I always tuck away some extra cash in case of emergencies.

  • to make someone comfortable in bed by pulling the covers tightly around them

    Example

    My mom used to tuck me in every night before bed.

Origins of tucker

from the verb 'tuck', meaning 'to draw together' or 'to contract'

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Summary: tucker in Brief

The term 'tucker' [ˈtʌkər] refers to a piece of lace or linen worn in or around the top of a bodice or as a part of a high-necked blouse. It also means food, and a person or thing that tucks something in or under. 'Tucker' extends into phrases like 'tuck into,' meaning to start eating eagerly, and 'tuck away,' meaning to store something in a safe place.

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