Tuck In

Pronunciation: /tʌk ɪn/

Definitions of tuck in

verb To tuck in means to secure or wrap something tightly, usually in a bed or blanket.

Example Sentences

A1 I tuck in my children before bedtime.

A2 She always tucks in her shirt before going to work.

B1 The nurse tucks in the patients before lights out.

B2 He likes to tuck in his napkin before eating dinner.

C1 The hotel staff will tuck in the guests with a chocolate on their pillow.

C2 As part of the bedtime routine, she would tuck in the blankets around her body for extra warmth.

Examples of tuck in in a Sentence

formal Before you begin eating, please remember to tuck in your napkin.

informal Let's tuck in before the food gets cold!

slang I'm so hungry, I can't wait to tuck into this meal!

figurative She always tucks in her children at night with a bedtime story.

Grammatical Forms of tuck in

• past tense: tucked in
• plural: tuck in
• comparative: more tucked in
• superlative: most tucked in
• present tense: tucks in
• future tense: will tuck in
• perfect tense: has tucked in
• continuous tense: is tucking in
• singular: tucks in
• positive degree: tuck in
• infinitive: to tuck in
• gerund: tucking in
• participle: tucked in

Origin and Evolution of tuck in

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'tuck in' originated from the Middle English word 'tukken' meaning to pull or gather up. It was used in the context of tucking in fabric or clothing.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the phrase 'tuck in' evolved to refer to the act of securing or fastening something in place, such as tucking in a shirt or bedsheet. It also came to be used figuratively to mean to eat heartily or with great enjoyment, as in 'tucking into a delicious meal'.