untucked

adjective

un·​tucked ˌən-ˈtəkt How to pronounce untucked (audio)
chiefly US
: not tucked into something (such as a pair of pants)
an untucked shirt

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Hair shaggy, uniform untucked, his face like an arrow pulled taut, Danny held back the whole class with his antics. David Ehrlich, IndieWire, 7 Sep. 2025 In late August, Lawrence stepped out in an outfit made up of seasonless basics, pairing an airy black midiskirt with an untucked white T-shirt and a single-breasted Dissh blazer. Emily Tannenbaum, Glamour, 5 Sep. 2025 Today in New York City, the junior Kravitz swapped her broderie anglaise dresses for a navy blue suit, pairing a two-button blazer and slouchy trousers with an untucked white button-up with an exaggerated lapel. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 26 Aug. 2025 Most of the shirts remain untucked. Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 23 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for untucked

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of untucked was in the 15th century

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“Untucked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untucked. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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