General
tucker
What does tucker mean?
Food generally; 'bush tucker' is wild food found in the bush.
"That was some good tucker."
Origin
From 'tuck' (to eat); 'tucker' is 19th-century Australian.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'tucker' mean?
'Tucker' is Australian slang for food in general, as in 'good tucker' meaning a good feed.
What is 'bush tucker'?
'Bush tucker' refers to native foods and ingredients found in the Australian bush, traditionally gathered by Aboriginal people.
Where does the word 'tucker' come from?
It comes from 'tuck', meaning to eat heartily, and has been Australian slang since the 19th century.
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