tuck

tuck1 [ tʌk ] verb transitive **

1. ) tuck something behind/into/under something to put something in a particular place, especially in order to keep it safe or hidden:

He had a newspaper tucked under his arm.

She took off her glasses and tucked them in her pocket.

a ) to put the end of something such as a piece of clothing under or behind another piece in order to keep it neat:

tuck something into something: He straightened the shirt and tucked it into his trousers.

tuck something in: You can wear it loose or tucked in with a belt.

b ) to put an arm, leg, or other part of your body into a position where it is not sticking out or sticking up:

Keep your elbows tucked firmly into your sides.

2. ) to make a fold in a piece of clothing and sew it, either for decoration or to make the clothing tighter

a ) INFORMAL if a part of someone's body is tucked, they have PLASTIC SURGERY to make their skin tighter and make them look younger or thinner:

I've been thinking about having my tummy tucked.

,tuck a`way phrasal verb transitive

1. ) to hide something somewhere:

The sugar is tucked away on the top shelf.

2. ) to put money in a safe place so that you can use it later:

I bet Grandma's got quite a bit tucked away.

3. ) BRITISH INFORMAL to eat a lot of something quickly, because you like it or because you are hungry

be tucked away

if a building is tucked away somewhere, it is in a quiet place away from other people or buildings:

The cabin was tucked away in the woods behind the hills.

,tuck `in phrasal verb

1. ) transitive to put a child into bed and make sure they are warm and comfortable by covering them well:

I'll be right upstairs to tuck you in.

2. ) intransitive BRITISH INFORMAL to eat food with enthusiasm because you like it or because you are hungry:

Everybody tuck in before it gets cold!

,tuck `into phrasal verb transitive

1. ) tuck someone into something to put a child into bed:

He has fed the children and tucked them into bed.

2. ) tuck into something BRITISH INFORMAL to eat food with enthusiasm because you like it or because you are hungry

tuck

tuck 2 [ tʌk ] noun

1. ) count a fold in clothing that you sew for decoration or to make the clothing tighter

2. ) count a medical operation to make your skin tighter and make you look younger or thinner:

a tummy tuck

3. ) uncount BRITISH OLD-FASHIONED candy