Phrase guide

tuck shop

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A shop selling confectionery, especially one in or near a school.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: Australia, Canada, India, New-Zealand, Singapore, South-Africa, UK

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noun

Meaning 2

a candy store in Great Britain

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Broader terms: confectionery, confectionary, candy store

History

Etymology

From tuck (“snack food”) + shop.