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 tuck verb, noun verb [VN adv./prep.] 1 to push, fold or turn the ends or edges of clothes, paper, etc. so that they are held in place or look neat: She tucked up her skirt and waded into the river. The sheets should be tucked in neatly (     around the bed). Tuck the flap of the envelope in. 2 to put sth into a small space, especially to hide it or keep it safe or comfortable: She tucked her hair (up) under her cap. He sat with his legs tucked up under him. The letter had been tucked under a pile of papers. 3 to cover sb with sth so that they are warm and comfortable: She tucked a blanket around his legs. PHRASAL VERBS tuck sth<->away 1 (be tucked away) to be situated in a quiet place, where not many people go: The shop is tucked away down a backstreet. 2 to hide sth somewhere or keep it in a safe place: She kept his letters tucked away in a drawer. They have thousands of pounds tucked away in a savings account. 3 (BrE, informal) to eat a lot of food tuck sb in / up to make sb feel comfortable in bed by pulling the covers up around them: I tucked the children in and said good night. tuck in | tuck into sth (BrE, especially spoken) to eat a lot of food, especially when it is done quickly and with enthusiasm: Come on, tuck in everyone Idioms: He was tucking into a huge plateful of pasta. noun 1 [C] a fold that is sewn into a piece of clothing or fabric, either for decoration or to change the shape of it: We could take a tuck in the waist to give it a more fitted look. 2 [C] (informal) a medical operation in which skin and/or fat is removed to make sb look younger or thinner: a tummy tuck 3 [U] (old-fashioned, BrE, informal) food, especially sweets, etc. eaten by children at school: a tuck shop ▼ Từ liên quan / Related words Từ đồng nghĩa / Synonyms: rapier   gather   pucker   insert

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