"untuck" meaning in English

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Verb

IPA: /ʌnˈtʌk/ Forms: untucks [present, singular, third-person], untucking [participle, present], untucked [participle, past], untucked [past]
Rhymes: -ʌk Etymology: un- + tuck Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|tuck}} un- + tuck Head templates: {{en-verb}} untuck (third-person singular simple present untucks, present participle untucking, simple past and past participle untucked)
  1. (transitive) To remove something from a relatively hidden location or position where it is tucked. Tags: transitive Translations (remove from a hidden location): ressortir (French)
    Sense id: en-untuck-en-verb-tVArDOI~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of 'remove from a hidden location': 63 37
  2. (LGBT, of a drag queen, trans woman, etc.) To remove that which is concealing one’s penis and testicles such as gaff or adhesive tape. Tags: usually Categories (topical): LGBT, Clothing
    Sense id: en-untuck-en-verb-3s4seZGu Disambiguation of Clothing: 1 99 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English entries with topic categories using raw markup, English terms prefixed with un- Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 47 53 Disambiguation of English entries with topic categories using raw markup: 41 59 Disambiguation of English terms prefixed with un-: 37 63 Topics: LGBT, lifestyle, sexuality

Inflected forms

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