Tuck in
phrasal verb
To start eating food enthusiastically.
After a long day of work, he really tucked into his dinner.
Often appears as...
- tuck into dinner
- tuck into meal
phrasal verb
To put someone, especially a child, into bed for the night.
Every night, she would tuck her kids in and read them a bedtime story.
Often appears as...
- tuck in bed
- tuck kids in
Usage tips
Informal
phrasal verb
To make something secure by placing it, especially the ends, in, around, or under something.
She tucked in the ends of the tablecloth to prevent them from blowing away in the wind.
Often appears as...
- tuck in ends
- tuck in shirt
phrasal verb
To start eating food enthusiastically.
After a long day of work, he really tucked into his dinner.
Often appears as...
- tuck into dinner
- tuck into meal
phrasal verb
To put someone, especially a child, into bed for the night.
Every night, she would tuck her kids in and read them a bedtime story.
Often appears as...
- tuck in bed
- tuck kids in
Usage tips
Informal
phrasal verb
To make something secure by placing it, especially the ends, in, around, or under something.
She tucked in the ends of the tablecloth to prevent them from blowing away in the wind.
Often appears as...
- tuck in ends
- tuck in shirt
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Eating Enthusiasm
Describes keen or hearty eagerness to start eating, often after feeling very hungry.
As soon as the pizza arrived, we all tucked in.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Gatherings
Used in casual, friendly situations like family meals or dinners with friends.
Let's tuck in while the food is still hot!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Fine Dining
Avoid using 'tuck in' at formal events; it's too casual for classy restaurants or official banquets.
At the gala dinner, nobody said 'tuck in' before starting.
Pro Tip 1/3Eating Enthusiasm
Describes keen or hearty eagerness to start eating, often after feeling very hungry.
As soon as the pizza arrived, we all tucked in.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Gatherings
Used in casual, friendly situations like family meals or dinners with friends.
Let's tuck in while the food is still hot!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Fine Dining
Avoid using 'tuck in' at formal events; it's too casual for classy restaurants or official banquets.
At the gala dinner, nobody said 'tuck in' before starting.
Pro Tip 1/3Eating Enthusiasm
Describes keen or hearty eagerness to start eating, often after feeling very hungry.
As soon as the pizza arrived, we all tucked in.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Gatherings
Used in casual, friendly situations like family meals or dinners with friends.
Let's tuck in while the food is still hot!
Pro Tip 3/3Not for Fine Dining
Avoid using 'tuck in' at formal events; it's too casual for classy restaurants or official banquets.
At the gala dinner, nobody said 'tuck in' before starting.
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