Synonyms of tucker

tucker 1 of 2

noun

chiefly Australian

as in food

substances intended to be eaten

you can get some downright peculiar tucker deep in the outback

Synonyms & Similar Words

• food
• provisions
• bread
• eats
• meat
• meal
• fare
• table
• chow
• chuck
• grub
• victuals
• foodstuffs
• supplies
• provender
• vittles
• dish
• eatables
• feed
• refreshments
• viands
• edibles
• comestibles
• plate
• diet
• commissary
• nourishment
• sustenance
• nutriment
• rations
• pap
• forage
• fodder
• nurture
• repast
• serving
• aliment
• feast
• silage
• ensilage
• board
• platter
• mess
• swill
• slop
• natural food
• spread
• regale
• finger food

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• poison
• toxin
• venom
• bane

tucker (out)

2 of 2

verb

ˈtə-kər 

as in to wear

to use up all the physical energy of

we're hoping that the mountain bike ride will tucker the kids out so they'll sleep well tonight

Synonyms & Similar Words

• wear
• kill
• tire
• exhaust
• burn out
• knock out
• drain
• wear out
• wash out
• bust
• weary
• harass
• wear to a frazzle
• outwear
• break
• waste
• fatigue
• do in
• do up
• fag
• weaken
• frazzle
• sap
• debilitate
• enfeeble
• enervate

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• strengthen
• activate
• energize
• rest
• relax
• rejuvenate
• unwind
• invigorate
• vitalize

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tucker

Noun

Is there a sleepover tucker-inner on Heather’s staff? — Peter Larsen, Oc Register, 12 Sep. 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

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

Phrases Containing tucker

• best bib and tucker
• tucker (out)