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tuck

Definition

  • verb: to push the end of (something, such as a piece of cloth or paper) into or behind something in order to hold it in place, make it look neat, etc.
  • verb: to pull up into a fold
  • often + 'away'
  • synonyms: rapier, inclose, contract

Examples

  • The apartment is tiny so he keeps the dog's bed 'tucked away' all day until he brings it out at night.

  • The Vietnamese restaurant is 'tucked away' on a quiet street. [=is located on a quiet street]

  • They manage to 'tuck away' [='save'] a portion of their paychecks every month.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) The triumph has returned. Shuffle. How about a good night kiss for you? Shh. It's asleep. I was talking to you. Fine, I'll tuck myself in. Good night. Would you stop that! All right. All right. Trying to relax. All right. (..)
    2002 Ice Age