tuckered US
ˈtʌkərd
See also: knackered (UK)
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Definition of tuckered - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

fatigueRareUSvery tired or exhaustedRareUS
  • After the long hike, everyone was tuckered and ready for bed.
  • The kids were tuckered after the party.
  • He felt tuckered after the intense workout.
exhausted weary
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extremely tired or exhausted
After the long hike, I was plum tuckered out.

Origin of tuckered

English, tuck (to gather) + -er (agent noun)

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  1. French:épuisé, ...
  2. German:erschöpft, ...
  3. Italian:esausto, ...
  4. Spanish:agotado, ...
  5. Portuguese:cansado, ...
  6. Chinese:筋疲力尽的, ...
  7. Japanese:疲れた, ...
  8. Arabic:مرهق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מוּתָשׁ, ...
  10. Russian:измотанный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:втомлений, ...
  12. Hindi:थका हुआ, ...
tucker
ˈtʌkər

Definition of tucker - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
daily mealsfood, especially in Australia and New Zealand
  • We packed some tucker for the trip.
chow grub
2.
clothingDatedUKlace or linen worn in the top of a bodiceDatedUK
  • She adorned her dress with a delicate tucker for the party..
collar neckpiece

Verb

tr.
exhaustionUKmake someone very tired or exhaustedUK
  • The long hike really tuckered us out.
exhaust fatigue
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Images of tucker

  • tucker: food, especially in Australia and New Zealand
    food, especially in Australia and New Zealand
  • tucker: lace or linen worn in the top of a bodice
    lace or linen worn in the top of a bodice

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make someone very tired or exhausted
The long hike really tuckered us out.
food intended for dogs
We bought some dog tucker for the new puppy.
traditional Aboriginal food from bushland
They learned about bush tucker from the local guide.
wearing your finest or most formal clothes
She arrived in her best bib and tucker for the party.
wearing your nicest clothes for a special event
For the gala, wear your best bib and tucker.
special clothes worn for a nice event
She wore her best bib-and-tucker to the party.

Origin of tucker

Australian English, tucker (food)

Examples of tucker in a sentence

  • He always carries some tucker in his backpack.
  • Her antique tucker was a family heirloom.
  • The tucker added a vintage touch to her outfit.
  • Gardening all day tuckered her out.
  • The kids were tuckered after the party.

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  1. French:bouffe, exténuer, ...
  2. German:Proviant, erschöpfen, ...
  3. Italian:cibo, spossare, ...
  4. Spanish:provisiones, dejar exhausto, ...
  5. Portuguese:comida, deixar exausto, ...
  6. Chinese:食物, 累垮, ...
  7. Japanese:タッカー, くたくたにする, ...
  8. Arabic:طَعَام, أرهق, ...
  9. Hebrew:אוֹכֶל, לְעַיֵּף, ...
  10. Russian:еда, измотать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:їжа, виснажувати, ...
  12. Hindi:खाना, थका देना, ...

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