tuckered; tuckering
ˈtə-k(ə-)riŋ 
: exhaust
—often used with out
was all tuckered out after a long day's work
Examples of tucker in a Sentence
Verb
we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight
Noun
you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback
Recent Examples on the Web
Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2021
The best ways to prevent puppy boredom. Pets need both physical and mental stimulation—and while a walk around the neighborhood may not tucker out a high-energy dog, a short, intense session of mental stimulation probably will.
—Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2019
Wells: Because your immune system is tuckered out from fighting.
—The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2020
The 3-inch layer of orthopedic shredded memory foam is perfect for when your pup gets tuckered out.
—CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2019
Some are burdened with luggage or are just plum tuckered out.
—Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 26 Sep. 2019
Lastly, to improve muscular endurance, or how long a muscle can work before tuckering out, most experts recommend training with 2-3 sets of 12 or more reps.
—SELF, 10 May 2019
The morning of bobbing and weaving in the parade seemed to have left him tuckered out.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 25 July 2019
The picture shows an adorable Psalm dressed in a white onesie and surrounded by a plaid blanket, looking perfectly tuckered out with his eyes closed.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 10 June 2019
Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer).
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2020
The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials.
—Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020
Now Ms Talacko exports tasty tucker to 25 countries.
—The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes.
—Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 20 Apr. 2018
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Verb
Under these conditions, even catch-and-release fishing and handling can tucker out trout to the point of death.
—Sarah Matusek, The Christian Science Monitor, 17 Aug. 2021
The best ways to prevent puppy boredom. Pets need both physical and mental stimulation—and while a walk around the neighborhood may not tucker out a high-energy dog, a short, intense session of mental stimulation probably will.
—Popular Science, 13 Dec. 2019
Wells: Because your immune system is tuckered out from fighting.
—The Atlantic, 23 Apr. 2020
The 3-inch layer of orthopedic shredded memory foam is perfect for when your pup gets tuckered out.
—CNN Money, 17 Dec. 2019
Some are burdened with luggage or are just plum tuckered out.
—Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 26 Sep. 2019
Lastly, to improve muscular endurance, or how long a muscle can work before tuckering out, most experts recommend training with 2-3 sets of 12 or more reps.
—SELF, 10 May 2019
The morning of bobbing and weaving in the parade seemed to have left him tuckered out.
—Peter Marks, Washington Post, 25 July 2019
The picture shows an adorable Psalm dressed in a white onesie and surrounded by a plaid blanket, looking perfectly tuckered out with his eyes closed.
—Anika Reed, USA TODAY, 10 June 2019
Noun
What's the difference between tummy tucker and shapewear?
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
According to Richards, some use tummy tucker and shapewear interchangeably.
—Jessie Quinn, Peoplemag, 2 Aug. 2023
To picnic like an Aussie, load up your esky (cooler) with some tucker (food) and stubbies (bottles of beer).
—Emily Matchar, Smithsonian Magazine, 23 Sep. 2020
The top part of the carpet is then tucked underneath the top lip of the Z-bar and secured by a carpet tucker or hammering, creating an even flow between the two materials.
—Sarah Baird, House Beautiful, 14 Sep. 2020
Now Ms Talacko exports tasty tucker to 25 countries.
—The Economist, 14 Nov. 2019
Hang’ is a fascinatingly oblique piece by the British scribe debbie tucker green that lasts just 75 minutes.
—Chicago Tribune, chicagotribune.com, 20 Apr. 2018
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“Tucker.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tucker. Accessed 15 Apr. 2025.
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