What does "Tuck in" mean?

start eating eagerly

Synonym: dig in, feast Opposite: leave, abstain

"Tuck in" in a sentence

Real example sentences from TV shows and movies.

luckily I have come on tuck in George Peppa mommy pig and Daddy Pig all like custard donuts

— Peppa Pig S1E12

All tucked in. Sweet dreams.

— Despicable Me Minions

Stewie, I thought I tucked you in an hour ago.

— Family Guy S1E1

I’d love to show ya, but I just tucked her in.

— Friends S6E5

I just tucked her in and she is out like a light.

— Gossip Girl S5E12

Well, just tuck it in your belt.

— Grey's Anatomy S8E4

Now, tuck in.

— Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets

And, B.T.W., we'd be out of here by now if you had tucked in your shirt.

— How I Met Your Mother S1E3

"Tuck in" in TV shows & movies

This word appears in 15 titles. Click to explore the full vocabulary list.

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