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1tucker
noun tuck·er \ˈtə-kər\
Definition of TUCKER
1
: a piece of lace or cloth in the neckline of a dress
2
: one that tucks
3
chiefly Australian : food
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First Known Use of TUCKER
1688
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2tucker
transitive verb
tuck·eredtuck·er·ing \ˈtə-k(ə-)riŋ\
Definition of TUCKER
: exhaust —often used with out <was all tuckered out after a long day's work>
See tucker defined for kids Origin of TUCKER
obsolete English tuck to reproach + -er (as in 1batter)
First Known Use: 1833
TUCKER Defined for Kids
tucker
verb tuck·er \ˈtə-kər\
tuck·eredtuck·er·ing
Definition of TUCKER for Kids
: to cause to tire <The long hike tuckered me out.>
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