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untuck

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

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  • /ʌnˈtʌk/
  • Ireland, Northern-England: /ʊnˈtʊk/
  • US: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -ʌk

1

verb

Meaning 1

To remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tucked.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: transitive

Examples

  • As soon as work is over, I'm going to untuck this shirt and take off my shoes.
  • The cat will wake up in a tightly curled position, then untuck her head, and gradually her limbs, and then stretch.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

verb

Meaning 2

To remove that which is concealing one’s penis and testicles such as gaff or adhesive tape.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: usually

Qualifier: trans woman

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From un- + tuck.

Across languages

Translations

2 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: ressortir — remove from a hidden location
  • Portuguese: desaquendar — to remove that which is concealing one’s penis and testicles