tucker

¹

[ tuhk-er ]

noun

1. a person or thing that tucks. tuck.
2. a piece of linen, muslin, or the like, worn by women about the neck and shoulders.
3. chemisette.
4. a sewing machine attachment for making tucks. tuck.
5. Australian. food.

tucker

²

[ tuhk-er ]

verb (used with object)

, Informal.

1. to weary; tire; exhaust (often followed by out ):

   The game tuckered him out.

Tucker

³

[ tuhk-er ]

noun

1. Richard, 1915–75, U.S. operatic tenor.
2. Sophie Sophie Abruza, 1884–1966, U.S. singer and entertainer, born in Russia.

tucker

¹

/ ˈtʌkə /

noun

1. a person or thing that tucks
2. a detachable yoke of lace, linen, etc, often white, worn over the breast, as of a low-cut dress
3. an attachment on a sewing machine used for making tucks at regular intervals
4. old-fashioned.
   an informal word for food

tucker

²

/ ˈtʌkə /

verb

1. informal.
   tr; often passiveusually foll byout to weary or tire completely

Word History and Origins

Origin of tucker¹

First recorded in 1225–75, tucker is from the Middle English word tokere. See tuck ¹, -er ¹

Origin of tucker²

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35; tuck ¹ + -er ⁶

Idioms and Phrases

see best bib and tucker .

Example Sentences

Bucking questions about his own cognitive decline, Trump responded to the jab by denying reports that he was tuckered.

From Salon

We were nearly tuckered out from the gala dinner with dancing to follow.

From Literature

It will include a BBQ with traditional bush tucker and the raising of Australian and Aboriginal flags to welcome new citizens.

From BBC

“I decided to take the backseat and just let them tucker themselves out,” she said, referring to commentary from conservative figures and upset Bud Light drinkers.

From Los Angeles Times

Other than everybody just getting tuckered out — perpetual conflict can be exhausting — the reality is that Sawant has always been more story than substance.

From Seattle Times

Related Words

• drain
• fatigue
• frazzle
• impoverish
• overwork
• sap
• tire out
• use up
• weaken
• wear out
• weary