tuckered; tuckering
ˈtə-k(ə-)riŋ 
: exhaust
—often used with out
Raking the yard really tuckered me out.
—often used as (be) tuckered outwas 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
Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Ten rounds in, he’s practiced his focus and tuckered himself out.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2025
All of this hard work your body is doing, along with the pain and discomfort associated with it, can tucker you out, Dr. Pal says.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 23 June 2025
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
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
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
Some are burdened with luggage or are just plum tuckered out.
—Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 26 Sep. 2019
Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
In April, President Trump signed an executive order requiring interstate tuckers to read and speak the language proficiently in order to maintain their licenses.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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
Your friend’s dog is probably just as bored as yours, so set up a puppy playdate to tucker them out.
—Kelsey Monstrola, USA Today, 5 Sep. 2025
Ten rounds in, he’s practiced his focus and tuckered himself out.
—Mattie Kahn, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2025
All of this hard work your body is doing, along with the pain and discomfort associated with it, can tucker you out, Dr. Pal says.
—Julia Ries, SELF, 23 June 2025
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
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
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
Some are burdened with luggage or are just plum tuckered out.
—Eric Zorn, chicagotribune.com, 26 Sep. 2019
Noun
Is there a sleepover tucker-inner on Heather’s staff?
—Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 2025
In April, President Trump signed an executive order requiring interstate tuckers to read and speak the language proficiently in order to maintain their licenses.
—Maria Gracia Santillana Linares, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
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 8 Nov. 2025.
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