tuck

• Nom désignant un pli ou une pince fait sur un tissu ou un vêtement pour l'ajuster ou le décorer, ainsi qu'une position où quelque chose est retroussé, replié ou fixé.

A noun referring to a fold or pleat in fabric or clothing, or a position of being drawn together or secured.

1. Fold in clothingB1formal

   A fold or pleat sewn into a garment to shorten or shape it.

   pli de serrage

   • She sewed a tuck in the waist of the dress.
   • The tailor added a tuck to adjust the length of the sleeves.
   • He made a small tuck in the fabric to create a better fit.

   Synonymesdartfoldpleat

2. Food (informal)B1informalbritish

   Food, especially sweets or snacks, often used in British slang.

   friandises, nourriture (familier)

   • The kids were excited about the tuck in their lunchboxes.
   • He bought some tuck from the corner shop.
   • We packed plenty of tuck for the road trip.

   Synonymeschoweatsgrubnosh

3. Surgical procedureB2formalmedical

   A cosmetic surgery procedure to remove excess skin or fat, often called a 'tummy tuck'.

   Plastie abdominale

   • She decided to get a tummy tuck after losing weight.
   • The surgeon performed a tuck to tighten the abdominal area.
   • Recovery from a tuck procedure can take several weeks.

• Verbe désignant l'action de pousser, plier ou placer quelque chose dans une position serrée ou sûre, souvent pour plus de netteté, de chaleur ou de rangement.

A verb used to indicate the act of pushing, folding, or placing something into a confined or secure position, often for neatness, warmth, or storage.

1. Fold or push into a confined spaceA2formal

   To push or fold the edge of something (like clothing or a sheet) into a container or under something else.

   rentrer, glisser (dans un espace restreint)

   • She tucked her shirt into her trousers.
   • He tucked the blanket around the sleeping child.
   • Please tuck the sheets under the mattress.

   Synonymescramfoldinsertpackpushslipstowstuffthrust

   Antonymesextractpullremoveunfoldwithdraw

2. Place something in a safe or hidden positionB1informal

   To put something into a small, enclosed, or secure place.

   mettre en lieu sûr

   • He tucked the letter into his pocket.
   • She tucked the money away in a secret drawer.
   • The child tucked his toy under his pillow.

   Synonymescacheconcealensconcehideput awaysecretestorestow

3. Eat greedily or enthusiasticallyB2informalbritish

   To eat food quickly and with great appetite.

   Manger avec appétit

   • The kids tucked into their dinner after the long hike.
   • He tucked into the pizza as if he hadn't eaten in days.
   • We all tucked into the delicious meal.

   Synonymesboltdevourgobblegormandizeguzzlescoffwolf

Variantes phrasaltuck awaytuck in