tuck in

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.
  2. To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself; to get in bed.
  3. To push (the fabric at the bottom of a shirt) under the pants.
  4. To acquire something tiny
  5. To score from with a casual motion
  6. To place in a small space.
verb
  1. To eat heartily.

Pronunciation

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Word forms

tuck in tucks in tucking in tucked in

Etymology

See tuck (1).

Related words

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