untuck
To remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tuckedTo remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tucked.
» His shirt was untucked.
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2 languagesExamples
1 sentencesHis shirt was untucked.
Meaning
2 senses(transitive)To remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tucked.
As soon as work is over, I'm going to untuck this shirt and take off my shoes.
The cat will wake up in a tightly curled position, then untuck her head, and gradually her limbs, and then stretch.
(usually)To remove that which is concealing one’s penis and testicles such as gaff or adhesive tape.
Origin
From un- + tuck.From un- + tuck.
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Forms
untucks, untucking, untucked, untuckedTenses
untuck · untucked · will untuck · have untuckedAntonyms
1 antonymsLessons for this word
3 lessons- A1Present simple — Because it is a verb
- A1Past simple, regular verbs — Because of its past form
- A2Present perfect: introduction — Because of its past participle
See also
neighbours in the dictionaryDictionary text adapted from Wiktionary (Wiktionary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0) and Open English WordNet / Princeton WordNet (CC BY 4.0, WordNet License); shared under CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and recordings are credited where they appear.