untuck

[ uhn-tuhk ]

/ ʌnˈtʌk /

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verb (used with object)

to release from or bring out of a tucked condition: She untucked her legs.

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Origin of untuck

First recorded in 1605–15; un-² + tuck¹

How to use untuck in a sentence

In the middle of the fray he took off his uniform shirt, untucked his t-shirt, and put his gun in the back of his belt.
In Egypt’s Countryside, Vendettas Between Police and Islamists Simmer|Mike Giglio, Christopher Dickey|October 28, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Another day, she arrived in a black skirt and bright pink blouse —untucked—topped with a black sweater.
Cate Edwards’s Courtroom Style Strategy|Robin Givhan|May 2, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Sitting relaxed in a blazer and untucked shirt, he talked about what draws him to such combustible roles.
Woody Harrelson on ‘Rampart’|Richard Rushfield|January 13, 2012|DAILY BEAST
We were sweaty and bedraggled, shirts untucked, ties yanked loose.
To Shoot or Not to Shoot|Edward Conlon|April 14, 2011|DAILY BEAST

Out went the sleeveless V-necks; in came the Nikes, jeans, and artfully untucked shirts.
The Love Guru|Sean Macaulay|September 13, 2009|DAILY BEAST
The spider took off his spectacles (or untucked his legs), and took a sideways run out of his corner.
The Land of Lost Toys|Juliana Horatia Ewing
As he stepped out, he removed his employee badge and untucked his shirt.
Makers|Cory Doctorow
He untucked his head from under his wing and chirrupped drowsily.
The Divine Fire|May Sinclair

British Dictionary definitions for untuck

untuck

/ (ʌnˈtʌk) /

verb

to become or cause to become loose or not tucked into untuck the blankets

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