tuck up

verb

tucked up; tucking up; tucks up

chiefly British

: to make (someone, such as a child) secure in bed by tucking the edges of sheets, blankets, etc. under the mattress

Examples of tuck up in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The city of Newcastle, tucked up in the northeast corner of England, now presents a tranquil vista where modern architecture spans calm waters. — Mark Phillips, CBS News, 3 May 2026

Windham Tech, a small school tucked up behind Eastern Connecticut State University in Willimantic, would become the team to make history Saturday afternoon at the Mohegan Sun Arena. — Lori Riley, Hartford Courant, 21 Mar. 2026

Whether you’re tucked up in bed or just getting back from laps at the pool, this robe is an active lifestyle’s best friend. — Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 9 Mar. 2026

In one photo, the pregnant mom could be seen sprawled on a daybed in her bathroom, wearing a brown and white striped sweater tucked up to show her growing belly. — Hannah Sacks, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026

Rhymes for tuck up

• backup
• blowup
• breakup
• buildup
• checkup
• cleanup
• holdup
• hookup
• lineup
• lockup
• makeup
• markup