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tucker out

verb

Simple meaning

To exhaust; to tire out.

Pronunciation

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tuhkerowt

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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈtʌkɚˈaʊt

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Definition

Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.

verb

  1. slang

    To exhaust; to tire out.

Word Aura™

How this word commonly comes across.

Aura for this meaning

This meaning: To exhaust; to tire out.

Used this way, tucker out is a reasonably familiar word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It turns up most in everyday conversation and social media or informal writing contexts.

Emotional tone
Neutral
Formality
Very casual
Intensity
Not strongly marked
How common
Moderately common
Connotation
Playful
Usage feel
Playful and informal

Where it naturally appears

  • Everyday conversation
  • Social media/informal writing

Usage note

Slang: natural in speech and messages between friends, but out of place in school, work or published writing.

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