Tucked

Pronunciation: /tʌkt/

Definitions of tucked

verb to push, fold, or turn something, usually the edge of a piece of clothing, so that it is inside or hidden

Example Sentences

A1 She tucked her child into bed before reading a bedtime story.

A2 The cat tucked its tail between its legs when it saw the dog.

B1 He tucked his shirt into his pants for a more professional look.

B2 The chef tucked a sprig of parsley into the corner of the plate for garnish.

C1 The artist carefully tucked away her latest masterpiece in a secure location.

C2 The detective found a clue tucked inside the lining of the suspect's coat.

Examples of tucked in a Sentence

formal She tucked her hair behind her ear before starting the presentation.

informal I always make sure to have my phone tucked away in my pocket.

slang He tucked into his meal as soon as it arrived at the table.

figurative The secret was carefully tucked away in the back of his mind.

Grammatical Forms of tucked

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

Origin and Evolution of tucked

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'tucked' originated from the Old English word 'tuccian' which means to pull or draw tight.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'tucked' has evolved to refer to the action of neatly securing something in place by folding or tucking it in.