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. See food
   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

Trading for Tucker is a signal to both Antetokounmpo, who just signed a supermax contract extension, and Holiday, who is an upcoming free agent, that the Bucks remain active in the East’s arms race.

From Washington Post

Tucker, 35, was a rumored trade candidate for months, chatter fueled by Houston’s decision not to offer him a contract extension and its January trade of all-star guard James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets.

From Washington Post

In the deal, Houston will send Tucker and forward Rodions Kurucs to Milwaukee and return the Bucks’ 2022 first-round pick, which they had acquired in a previous deal.

From Washington Post

The planned stabilization projects should keep the bluffs secure for another 20 to 50 years, which should be enough time to get the tunnel project planned and underway, NCTD’s Tucker said.

From Voice of San Diego

Tucker said that when he was incarcerated, he sometimes watched “Jeopardy!”

From Washington Post

Malcolm Tucker, a foul-mouthed political advisor, was the role that turned Capaldi into a household name in Britain.

From The Daily Beast

Julie Tucker-Trainum was a Methodist minister but eventually left the church when she came out.

From The Daily Beast

“…for mass consumption” is a crucial point that Tucker is making.

From The Daily Beast

Their summary was that sex was unlikely to tucker a guy out enough to diminish athletic performance.

From The Daily Beast

The youngest member of the US luge team, 18-year-old Tucker West, deserves some attention, too.

From The Daily Beast

Malcolm guessed rightly that Mr. Tucker was the judge at that station, but he must not betray ignorance.

From Project Gutenberg

Tucker showed his versatility by writing drama and political satires as well as poetry.

From Project Gutenberg

Try as they would, Mate Tucker kept his vessel in this position, and held her there until the shades of night fell.

From Project Gutenberg

Say, good fellow, can you tell if the Honorable Samuel Tucker lives here or hereabouts?

From Project Gutenberg

The messenger with the commission made his way to the straggling old town of Marblehead, where Tucker lived.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

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