tuck in

British  

verb

1. Also: tuck into.  (tr) to put to bed and make snug

2. (tr) to thrust the loose ends or sides of (something) into a confining space

3. Also: tuck into.  informal (intr) to eat, esp heartily

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noun

1. informal a meal, esp a large one

tuck in Idioms  

1. Thrust in the edge of or end of something, such as bed linens or a shirt; also, make a child secure in bed by folding in the bedclothes. For example, Tuck in your shirt; it looks awful hanging out of your pants, or Mother went upstairs to tuck in the children. [First half of 1600s]

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Example Sentences

I’m a big supporter of small local businesses, so I would stop by Tuck in Pasadena and Everson Clare in La Cañada Flintridge.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2025

Tuck in at Slackwater for pizza and beer, or choose from ramen, tacos, Cajun food and cocktails at Woodbine Food Hall.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2024

As Father Sandoval walked around the village, wearing a thick brown habit, his curly mop of white hair, balding crown and moderate pouch made him resemble a stock Friar Tuck in a “Robin Hood” adaptation.

From New York Times • Jan. 3, 2020

For years, they lived near each other in Colorado, and Thompson quoted Mr. Tuck in books such as “Fear and Loathing: On the Campaign Trail ’72.”

From Washington Post • May 29, 2018

"Disturb him not nor let him take action until I do return," said the comfortable Friar Tuck, in business-like manner.

From Robin Hood by Wyeth, N. C. (Newell Convers)

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