tucked ppl adjective. [tʌkt] M16.
[from TUCK noun¹, verb¹: see -ED², -ED¹.]
1. That has been tucked (up, in, or away); arranged in tucks; shortened or ornamented with tucks. M16.
tucked up (a) that has been tucked up; (b) dial. (of a dog or horse) having the flanks drawn in from hunger, fatigue, etc.; tired out, exhausted.

2. spec. Of a person: hampered or cramped for lack of space, time, or means. colloq. L19.

3. In diving, gymnastics, etc.: drawn up into the tuck position; (performed) with the body in this position. M20.

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