tuck-out
Definition
Noun (singular: tuck-out; plural: tuck-outs): - A hearty or large meal, especially one eaten quickly or as a treat: This rare or dialectal term refers to a substantial amount of food, often consumed with gusto or in a single sitting. It is derived from the verb "tuck" (to eat heartily) and is used informally.
Usage Examples
- (A hearty meal eaten with enthusiasm.)
- (A large, satisfying meal.)
Advanced Usage
- "to have a tuck-out": to eat a large amount of food, often with enjoyment.
- We had a real tuck-out at the feast last night. (We ate a very large and satisfying meal.)
- "a tuck-out of something": a specific, abundant meal of a particular food.
- They enjoyed a tuck-out of fish and chips by the sea. (A large portion of fish and chips.)
Variants and Related Words
- Tuck (verb): to eat heartily or greedily.
- The hungry sailors tucked into their dinner. (They ate eagerly.)
- Tuck-in (noun): a large meal, similar to tuck-out.
- We had a good tuck-in after the ceremony. (A hearty meal.)
Synonyms
- Feast: a large, elaborate meal.
- Spread: a plentiful meal, often laid out for several people.
- Binge: an excessive indulgence in food, though often with negative connotations.
Related Idioms
- Tuck into: to begin eating eagerly.
- He tucked into the roast chicken as soon as it was served. (He started eating with enthusiasm.)
- Tuck away: to eat a large quantity of food.
- She can tuck away a whole pizza by herself. (She can eat a large amount.)