untuck

verb — 2 senses

untuck

verb

/ʌnˈtʌk/ · IE /ʊnˈtʊk/

Etymology From un- + tuck.

1

To remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tucked.

  • As soon as work is over, I'm going to untuck this shirt and take off my shoes.
  • The cat will wake up in a tightly curled position, then untuck her head, and gradually her limbs, and then stretch.
2

Usually, Of a drag queen To remove that which is concealing one’s penis and testicles such as gaff or adhesive tape.

Antonyms
tuck

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