Tuck up Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈtək/ /ˈəp

TUK-up

UK

tˈʌk/ /ˈʌp

TUK-up

Definition

To fold or roll up clothes, especially sleeves or trousers, so they do not get in the way, or to arrange a blanket or bedding to cover someone warmly.

Usage & Nuances

Mostly used in British English. Common for referring to rolling up sleeves ('tuck up your sleeves'), or tucking someone up in bed (making them comfortable before sleep). In American English, 'roll up' or 'pull up' is more common for clothes.

• Spanish: arremangar - meter bajo (ropa/ropa de cama)
• Portuguese (BR): arregaçar - dobrar para cima (roupa)
• Portuguese (PT): arregaçar - dobrar para cima (roupa)
• Chinese (Simplified): 卷起（衣物）- 盖好（被子）
• Chinese (Traditional): 捲起（衣物）- 蓋好（被子）
• Hindi: कपड़े ऊपर करना - अच्छी तरह ढकना (कंबल/चादर)
• Arabic: رفع (الأكمام أو الملابس) - تغطية جيدًا (بالغطاء أو البطانية)
• Bengali: গুটিয়ে নেওয়া - শুইয়ে আরাম করে চাদর দিয়ে ঢেকে দেওয়া
• Russian: засучить - подоткнуть (одеяло)
• Japanese: まくり上げる - きちんと布団をかける
• Vietnamese: xắn lên - đắp chăn cho ai
• Korean: 걷어 올리다 - 이불을 덮어주다
• Turkish: kollamak - üstünü örtmek
• Urdu: مڑھنا (آستین یا کپڑے) - کمبل اوڑھانا
• Indonesian: menggulung (lengan baju/celana) - menyelimuti (seseorang)

Example Sentences

She tucked up her sleeves before washing the dishes.

basic

I will tuck up the blanket so you stay warm.

basic

The children tucked up their pants to play in the water.

basic

Let me tuck you up before you go to sleep.

natural

He always tucks up his trousers when he goes hiking.

natural

If you tuck up your dress, it won't get dirty while you paint.

natural