untucked

adjective

un·​tucked ˌən-ˈtəkt How to pronounce untucked (audio)
chiefly US
: not tucked into something (such as a pair of pants)
an untucked shirt

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There are similarities between Clarke and Watson in gait, dribbling style and appearance (socks rolled down, shirt untucked). Andy Naylor, New York Times, 13 May 2025 An untucked yellow button-down makes this outfit feel vibrant and energized, and any other kaleidoscopic hue in your closet will have a similar impact. Abby Morgan Lebet, Glamour, 5 May 2025 Other faux pas include shorts, denim, untucked shirts and five-pocket pants. Samantha Stutsman, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025 When Wade had entered the league, baggy, untucked dress shirts and oversize suits were the style on draft night; on game days, players draped 5XL sweat suits and Mitchell & Ness throwback jerseys over their lanky frames. D. Watkins, The Atlantic, 10 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for untucked

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of untucked was in the 15th century

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“Untucked.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/untucked. Accessed 20 May. 2025.

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