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Definition tuck in British English

tuck verb

[transitive] verb
/tʌk/
1

to put something in a particular place, especially in order to keep it safe or hidden

Example

She tucked her glasses in her pocket.

Example

He had a newspaper tucked under his arm.

Synonyms and related words
put away hide tuck hide cover obscure
1.1

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

Example

Keep your elbows tucked firmly into your sides.

Synonyms and related words
balance bear yourself bend
2

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

Synonyms and related words
sew mend stitch
2.1

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

Example

I've been thinking about having my tummy tucked.

Synonyms and related words
boob job Botox collagen
Definition tuck in British English