Synonyms for

Tucker

Verb / ˈtʌkɜ: / Another word for tucker — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make neat or arrange; a person or thing that tucks

Synonyms & similar words

exhaust beat tucker benjaminricketsontucker washup tuckerout sophietucker tidy organize arrange neaten straighten fix order groom smarten primp prepare smooth adjust

Synonyms by register

Formal

exhaust fatigue weary drain

Informal

tire out wear out pooped knackered beat

Literary

enervate prostrate subdue

Antonyms

energetic lively vigorous active animated spry

Common collocations

  • tucker out
  • tucker the children
  • tucker the dog
  • tucker the horse
  • tucker the runner
  • tucker the hiker

Word family

noun tucker
verb tucker

Usage note

Primarily used in informal contexts, 'tucker out' is a common idiom meaning to exhaust someone or something. The noun 'tucker' can refer to food, especially in Australian English.

Example sentences

  1. I need to tucker up my bed before I go to sleep.
  2. She used a tucker to keep her shirt tucked in.
  3. The teacher asked us to tucker our chairs under our desks.
  4. The maid will tucker up the room before the guests arrive.
  5. Can you help me tucker up my hair for the school picture?

Quotes

  • "Tucker: a small, usually pointed piece of iron or steel used to reinforce or fasten a joint." - Merriam-Webster Dictionary
  • "Tucker: to arrange something neatly or in a specified manner." - Oxford Dictionary
  • "I can tucker myself out if I'm not careful." - Dolly Parton

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