best bib and tucker Definition

bib
noun

1. A piece of cloth or plastic fastened under a baby's or child's chin to protect its clothes while eating or drinking.
2. The top part of an apron or overalls, covering the chest area.
3. A vest bearing their number worn by an athlete in a race or other competition.
4. A fish related to the cod and haddock, with a large barbel under its chin.

Idiom: best bib and tucker

colloq
Best clothes.

Idiom: stick one's bib in (poke one's bib in, put one's bib in)

To interfere; to butt in.

Etymology: 16c.

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tucker¹
noun

1. Someone or something that tucks.
2. historical
A piece of material, lace, etc that is drawn or fastened over the bodice of a low-cut dress.
3. colloq
Food.

Idiom: best bib and tucker

colloq
Best clothes.

Etymology: 15c: from tuck.