tucker 1 of 2

noun

Definition of tuckernext
chiefly Australian
as in food
substances intended to be eaten you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback

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tucker (out)

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verb

ˈtə-kər How to pronounce tucker (out) (audio)
as in to wear
to use up all the physical energy of we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight

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Recent Examples of tucker
Noun
Is there a sleepover tucker-inner on Heather’s staff? — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025 According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably. — Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023 To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer). — Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2020 The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials. — Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020 Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes. — Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 20 Apr. 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tucker
  1. food
  2. provisions
  3. bread
Noun
  • Mid-day, visit Charlotte staple Optimist Hall for a variety of food vendors.
    — Laura Horne July 31, Charlotte Observer, 31 July 2026
  • That helps explain why sweetness makes spicy foods more approachable and why the sweet-and-spicy pairing is so popular.
    — Ryan Brennan, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 July 2026
Definition of food
Noun
  • The city has not enforced the loan’s default provisions, even after Step Up settled a separate $3 million state lawsuit over undelivered Project Homekey housing.
    — Ruyuan Li. Summary produced by AI assistance, Sacbee.com, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Some have argued that the current ethics provisions still don’t go far enough.
    — Anthony Scaramucci, Fortune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of provisions
Noun
  • The za’atar bread with piquillo butter and thyme was a personal favorite, along with an excellent Arnold Palmer.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 1 Aug. 2026
  • Add 4 large egg whites, 2 cups (250 g) bread flour, and remaining ¼ cup honey to bowl and beat on medium-high speed until mixture is very light and thick, about 3 minutes.
    — Claire Saffitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of bread

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“Tucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tucker. Accessed 4 Aug. 2026.

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