tuckerization en · NOUN
Etymology
From Tucker + -ization, named after American science-fiction writer Wilson Tucker, who habitually used his friends' names for minor characters in his stories.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) The practice of using the name of a real person (typically a friend) in a narrative.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| tuckerizations | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| Tuckerization | alternative | lexicographic |