Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

tuck in

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.55 in modern English

Syllables
tuck- in
IPA
12
Scrabble Score
6
Letters
2
Syllables
6
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.

Transitive verb

verb

To pull the blankets or duvet up over oneself; to get in bed.

Intransitive verb

verb

To push (the fabric at the bottom of a shirt) under the pants.

Transitive verb

verb

To score from with a casual motion

Transitive verb

verb

To place in a small space.

verb

To eat heartily.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

Etymology

See tuck (1).

Usage

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Questions

What does tuck in mean?
To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.
Where does tuck in come from?
See tuck (1).

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