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tuck in

The correct spelling is tuck in.

How to pronounce tuck in

verb

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The correct spelling is tuck in. To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed. For example: "She tucked in her young son and turned out the light."

Usage Examples

She tucked in her young son and turned out the light.

Tuck in, before the food goes cold.

Definition

verb

  1. 1.To pull the blankets or duvet up over (someone in bed); to put (someone) to bed.
  2. 2.To push (the fabric at the bottom of a shirt) under the pants.
  3. 3.To acquire something tiny
  4. 4.To score from with a casual motion
  5. 5.To start to eat.

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