How do you use "Tuckered out" in a sentence?

The puppy was all tuckered out after playing. After the hike, we were completely tuckered out. The kids got tuckered out at the playground.

Tuckered out

Q: What does "Tuckered out" mean?

Completely exhausted (American). Wholesome American term for exhaustion, often used for children or after physical activity. Has a charming, old-fashioned quality.

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Meaning: Completely exhausted (American).

彻底累坏了（美式用语）。

Completamente agotado (americano).

完全に疲れ切った（アメリカ英語）。

완전히 지친 (미국 영어).

Wholesome American term for exhaustion, often used for children or after physical activity. Has a charming, old-fashioned quality.

健康可爱的美式表达，常用于形容孩子或体力活动后的疲惫。带有迷人的老派气息。

Término americano entrañable para el agotamiento, a menudo usado para niños o después de actividad física. Tiene un encanto anticuado.

健全なアメリカ表現で、特に子供や体を動かした後によく使われる。魅力的で古風な響きがある。

주로 아이들이나 신체 활동 후의 피로를 표현할 때 쓰이는 정감 있는 미국식 표현. 구식이면서도 따뜻한 느낌이 있음.

Literal meaning: Worn out from tucking (old meaning: to eat hungrily, requiring energy)

Examples

The puppy was all tuckered out after playing.
小狗玩完后累得不行了
El cachorro estaba agotadito después de jugar
子犬は遊んだ後すっかり疲れ切っていた
강아지가 놀고 나서 완전히 지쳐 쓰러졌어.
After the hike, we were completely tuckered out.
徒步后我们完全累趴了
Después de la caminata, estábamos completamente agotados
ハイキングの後、完全にへとへとだった
등산 후에 완전히 기진맥진했어.
The kids got tuckered out at the playground.
孩子们在游乐场玩累了
Los niños se agotaron en el parque
子供たちは公園で疲れ切った
아이들이 놀이터에서 완전히 지쳐버렸어.

Pronunciation

/ˈtʌkəd aʊt/

Usage Guide

Context: tiredness, children, pets, wholesome

Tone: affectionate, gentle

✓ Do Say

All tuckered out.
累趴了
Agotadito
すっかり疲れ切って
완전히 지쳐 버렸어
Completely tuckered out.
彻底累坏
Completamente agotado
完全にへとへと
완전 녹초가 됐어
The little one is tuckered out.
小家伙累坏了
El pequeño está agotado
ちびっ子はぐったりだ
꼬마가 완전 녹초야

✗ Don't Say

Exhausted
Exhausted（太正式）
Exhausted（demasiado formal）
Exhausted（フォーマルすぎる）
Exhausted (너무 격식적임)
Worn out
Worn out（太普通）
Worn out（demasiado común）
Worn out（味気ない）
Worn out (밋밋함)

Common Mistakes

Often used for children or pets
Has an old-fashioned, wholesome feel

Origin & History

From 'tucker' meaning to tire or weary.

Etymology: American dialect

First recorded: 19th century American

Cultural Context

Era: Traditional American

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: American family movies; Western films

Regional notes: American expression with old-fashioned charm.

Variations

Tuckered outAll tuckered outCompletely tuckered