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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Robert walks into a meeting with his shirt untucked while his secretary fetches him Alka-Seltzer. Amanda Whiting, Vulture, 22 Oct. 2024 Finally, an untucked button-down adds a bit of casual coolness to the overall feel, which could go from Sunday errands straight to a Monday morning meeting. Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 28 Oct. 2024 With his shrewd eyes, flowing white hair, untucked black shirt, and black pants, Ciotti could have been a theatre director waiting for his lead to show up. D. T. Max, The New Yorker, 23 Sep. 2024 The shirt, untucked, had two pointed tails resembling a vest. Maggie Clancy, WWD, 15 Sep. 2024 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 18 Dec. 2024.

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