Word: Tuck in
Part of Speech: Verb (phrasal verb)
Basic Meaning: "Tuck in" means to eat something eagerly or with a lot of enthusiasm. It usually refers to eating a large amount of food or enjoying a meal very much.
Usage Instructions: You can use "tuck in" when talking about eating food, especially when someone is eating heartily or when a meal looks very delicious. It often implies that the person is enjoying the food.
Examples: 1. After the long hike, we sat down and tucked in to our picnic lunch. 2. When the birthday cake was served, the kids couldn't wait to tuck in!
Advanced Usage: In a more informal context, "tuck in" can be used to describe getting started on a meal, often used when encouraging someone to start eating.
Example: - "Dinner is ready! Let's all tuck in before it gets cold."
Word Variants: - "Tucked in" (past tense) - used to describe when someone has already eaten eagerly. - Example: They tucked in to the feast with great excitement.
Different Meanings: 1. Besides eating, "tuck in" can also mean to make something more comfortable or neat, such as tucking in a shirt or blanket. - Example: She tucked in the blanket so that it would stay in place.
Synonyms: - Devour - Gobble - Chow down - Feast on - Dig in
Idioms and Related Phrasal Verbs: 1. Dig in - Similar to "tuck in," it means to start eating, especially with enthusiasm. - Example: "The food looks great, let's dig in!" 2. Chow down - Informal way to say eat, often used in a casual context. - Example: "We’re going to chow down at the food festival this weekend."
In summary, "tuck in" is a friendly and enthusiastic way to say that someone is eating a lot of food, and it can also imply that the food is enjoyable.