untucked

adjective

un·tucked ˌən-ˈtəkt

chiefly US

: not tucked into something (such as a pair of pants)

an untucked shirt

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Sloan walked around with his belt buckle hanging loose and his shirt mostly untucked. —

J.c. Hallman, The New Republic, 11 June 2020 There will be no untucked shirts. —

Ken Armstrong, ProPublica, 8 Oct. 2021 Camila's statement belt Leaving your top untucked and layering a thick belt over it immediately gives your outfit that authentic retro feel. —

Hannah Oh, Seventeen, 9 Mar. 2023 Dishes cluttering the dining table, blankets strewn over the floor, chairs untucked. —

Holly Barker, Discover Magazine, 12 Sep. 2022 The minimalist bean burrito ($4) is the best of the best, with lush refried beans served in tortillas left untucked and open on the ends. —

Andi Berlin, The Arizona Republic, 1 July 2021 Then the company reshot the photography for its website, showing models wearing the pants with sneakers and the shirts untucked. —

Suzanne Kapner, WSJ, 4 June 2021 See More

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