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tuck away

The correct spelling is tuck away.

How to pronounce tuck away

verb

Say it like: Tuk- aw-aee

The correct spelling is tuck away. To save or hoard (something); to hide (something) in a safe spot; to squirrel away. For example: "She's been tucking away cash for a rainy day."

Usage Examples

She's been tucking away cash for a rainy day.

The shop was tucked away behind a parking garage.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To save or hoard (something); to hide (something) in a safe spot; to squirrel away.
  2. 2.To be located in a remote, inaccessible or difficult-to-see spot.
  3. 3.To eat a lot of (something).

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