Tucker out
Verb
Definition: To exhaust or tire someone or oneself out.
Synonyms: Exhaust, Wear out, Fatigue, Drain
Antonyms: Energize, Invigorate, Revitalize
- After running a marathon, he was completely tuckered out.
- The long hike tuckered them out, and they fell asleep immediately.
- Imagine a person named Tucker who is extremely tired and needs to rest.
Etymology:
The exact origin of "tucker out" is uncertain, but it is believed to have originated in North America. "Tucker" is derived from the Middle English word "tokke," meaning a cloth or piece of cloth. The phrase "tucker out" first appeared in American English in the 19th century, with "tucker" being used as a verb meaning "to weary" or "to tire out."
Historical Usage:"Tucker out" has been used consistently throughout American English history, specifically to describe the act of becoming extremely tired or exhausted.
Related Idioms:
"Tucker someone/something out"
Explanation:This phrase conveys the action of exhausting or wearing someone or something out. It is often used in the passive voice, such as "I was tuckered out after the long day" or "The kids were tuckered out by the end of the party."
Misconceptions:
Confusing "tucker out" with "tuck in."
Explanation:"Tucker out" means to become exhausted, while "tuck in" means to eat heartily or with enthusiasm. These two phrases have different meanings and should not be confused.