Nip And Tuck

Pronunciation: /nɪp ənd tʌk/

Definitions of nip and tuck

noun a cosmetic surgical procedure

Example Sentences

A1 The toy car had a nip and tuck to make it look brand new.

A2 The old house needed a nip and tuck before it could be sold.

B1 The company underwent a nip and tuck to improve its financial performance.

B2 The movie script went through a nip and tuck to make it more appealing to audiences.

C1 The novel had a nip and tuck during the editing process to enhance its literary quality.

C2 The painting underwent a nip and tuck to restore its original beauty.

verb to perform cosmetic surgery

Example Sentences

A1 She nipped and tucked the fabric to make it fit perfectly.

A2 The tailor nipped and tucked the dress to make it look more flattering.

B1 The editor nipped and tucked the article to make it more concise.

B2 The surgeon nipped and tucked the patient's face to achieve a more youthful appearance.

C1 The designer nipped and tucked the layout of the website to improve user experience.

C2 The director nipped and tucked the film during editing to enhance its pacing.

adjective describing something as closely contested or precise

Example Sentences

A1 The cat had a nip and tuck surgery to remove a small lump.

A2 The garden needed a nip and tuck to make it look presentable for the party.

B1 The old house underwent a nip and tuck renovation to update its appearance.

B2 The company's logo received a nip and tuck redesign to appeal to a younger audience.

C1 The manuscript went through a nip and tuck editing process to improve its readability.

C2 The film's script underwent a nip and tuck revision to enhance the storyline.

Examples of nip and tuck in a Sentence

formal The competition was so close that it came down to a nip and tuck finish.

informal The game was so tight, it was nip and tuck until the very end.

slang The race was neck and neck the whole way, it was nip and tuck the entire time.

figurative The two teams were evenly matched, making it a nip and tuck battle for the championship.

Grammatical Forms of nip and tuck

• past tense: nipped and tucked
• plural: nips and tucks
• comparative: more nip and tuck
• superlative: most nip and tuck
• present tense: nip and tuck
• future tense: will nip and tuck
• perfect tense: have nipped and tucked
• continuous tense: is nipping and tucking
• singular: nip and tuck
• positive degree: nip and tuck
• infinitive: to nip and tuck
• gerund: nipping and tucking
• participle: nipped and tucked

Origin and Evolution of nip and tuck

First Known Use: 1961 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'nip and tuck' originated from the world of surgery, specifically plastic surgery.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the context of cosmetic surgery to describe a close competition or a very close margin, the phrase has evolved to also refer to a situation where two things are closely matched or evenly balanced.