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Tucker

tuc·ker

UK/ˈtʌkə(ɹ)/ US/ˈtʌkɚ/ fairly common slang
noun (4) verb (1)

noun

1.
2.

United States vaudevillian (born in Russia) noted for her flamboyant performances (1884-1966)

Synonyms
3.

a sewer who tucks

4.

a detachable yoke of linen or lace worn over the breast of a low-cut dress

verb

1.

wear out completely

  • “This kind of work exhausts me”
  • “I”
  • “;”
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Origin

Inherited from Middle English tukere (“one who dresses or finishes cloth”).

Phrases

  • best bib and tucker
  • bush tucker
  • dog tucker
  • tucker claim
  • tucker fucker
  • tucker money

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