Meaning & use
tuck
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To push or fold the loose end of something into a small space to secure it neatly.
See it in a sentence
She tucked her shirt into her jeans before the interview.
He tucked the blanket around the sleeping child.
A note on using this word
Often used with "in" (tuck in). In British informal use, "tuck in" can also mean to eat food eagerly.
Words with a similar meaning
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Words with an opposite meaning
untuck
Another way to use it
2. verb
(informal, British) To eat food heartily.
The kids tucked into their dinner as soon as it was served.
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