tuck-in

See also: tuck in

English

Etymology

tuck + in, from the phrasal verb.

Noun

tuck-in (plural tuck-ins)

  1. (informal, slang) A hearty meal.
  2. The process of putting a child to bed and tucking the covers around them.

References

  • Eric Partridge, A Dictionary of Slang and Unconventional English, Tuck.

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