tuck
verb (used with object)
to put into a small, close, or concealing place.
untucked
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a word derived from
tuck.
Example Sentences
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For men, she recommends tailored chino-style shorts with an untucked T-shirt or shirt.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
The glasses in your cabinet might be messy, your shirt’s arm might be untucked, but it will be good enough.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 28, 2025
Musk's untucked shirt frequently rode up to expose his stomach, leading the mogul-turned-president to question the SpaceX CEO's headspace and tailoring.
From Salon ● Feb. 22, 2025
With his unkempt red locks and backward cap and untucked jersey, he looked like the sort of Dodger that the diehards saw in themselves.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 20, 2024
When I open my eyes, Max is coming back into the room with an untucked shirt and bare feet.
From "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
