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tucker

Pronunciation: [ˈtʌk.ər]

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Learn how to use tucker in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “food”

(noun) a casual or informal term used in Australia and New Zealand to refer to food or a meal. It's like saying 'grub' or 'nosh'. When someone mentions 'tucker', they are usually talking about something to eat.

Example

After a long hike, we enjoyed a delicious tucker by the campfire.

Example

I didn’t find much tucker at the party; there were only snacks.

Example

What kind of tucker do you like to eat for lunch?

Context: “exhaustion”

(verb) an informal term in Australian English to mean to tire someone out or to wear someone down. If you're feeling tucker out, it means you've used up all your energy and you need to rest.

Example

Running around all day really tucker me out; I can't wait to sleep!

Example

I didn’t feel tucker at all after that relaxing day at home.

Example

Did the game tucker you out or do you still have energy?

How to pronounce tucker

Pronunciation: [ˈtʌk.ər]

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