Tucked: meaning, definitions and examples

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tucked

 

[ tสŒkt ]

Verb / Adjective
Context #1 | Verb

arrangement, placement

To tuck something means to place it neatly and securely in a particular position. It often involves folding or pushing something into a confined space to keep it in place or to make it more comfortable.

Synonyms

fold, insert, nestle

Examples of usage

  • She tucked the blanket around the baby.
  • He tucked his shirt into his pants.
  • The cat tucked itself into the corner of the couch.
Context #2 | Adjective

neatness, compactness

Describing something as tucked refers to its neat and compact arrangement. For example, a tucked-in shirt or tucked-in details in a presentation indicate careful ordering and presentation.

Synonyms

neat, orderly, trim

Examples of usage

  • Her shirt was neatly tucked into her trousers.
  • The tucked corners of the bedspread looked perfect.
  • He had a tucked posture while sitting at the table.

Translations

Translations of the word "tucked" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น dobrado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค›เคฟเคชเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช eingeklemmt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tersembunyi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะฟั…ะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ schowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ—ใพใฃใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท repliquรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ metido

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑkฤฑลŸtฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ‘ํžŒ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฎุจุฃ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ukrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skrytรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่—่ตทๆฅ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ skrit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ faliรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐัั‹ั€ั‹ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒแƒšแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizli

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ metido

Etymology

The word 'tuck' originates from the Middle English term 'tukken' or 'tucken', which means to draw together or to fold. It can be traced back to the Old English 'tucian', which shares roots with similar terms in Germanic languages describing the action of tucking or folding. Historically, 'tuck' has been associated with various meanings related to configuring, folding, or securing objects in an orderly manner. Over time, the verb form evolved to include different contexts, such as tucking in clothes, tucking in napkins during dining, and even tucking in children at bedtime. As language progressed, the usages expanded, leading to a broader application in everyday speech, tying it to notions of neatness and organization.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,079, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.