tuck shop

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuhk shop]
- /tʌk ʃɒp/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [tuhk shop]
- /tʌk ʃɒp/

Definitions of tuck shop words

noun tuck shop a shop where pastry, candy, or the like is sold. 1
noun tuck shop stall selling sweets and snacks 1
noun tuck shop a shop, esp one in or near a school, where food such as cakes and sweets are sold 0
noun tuck shop a bakery or confectionery, esp. one in or near a school 0

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Origin of tuck shop

First appearance:

before 1855

One of the 30% newest English words

First recorded in 1855-60

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Parts of speech for Tuck shop

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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tuck shop popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 34% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 71% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for tuck shop

noun tuck shop

candy store — a shop solely or largely selling confectionery

Just one Synonym for tuck shop