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Suck has 10 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Verb

Definitions
Noun
1

the act of sucking

"The toddler spent all afternoon trying to suck on his new pacifier before finally falling asleep."

2

An instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling.

"The baby opened wide to suck on his mother's nipple."

In plain English: A suck is an informal term for a foolish person who makes bad decisions.

"The movie sucked, so we left the cinema early."

Verb
1

draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

"suck the poison from the place where the snake bit"

"suck on a straw"

"the baby sucked on the mother's breast"

2

draw something in by or as if by a vacuum

"Mud was sucking at her feet"

3

attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.

"The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad"

4

be inadequate or objectionable

"this sucks!"

"this blows!"

5

provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

"She decided to suck on his earlobe while he told her about their plans for the weekend."

6

take in, also metaphorically

"The sponge absorbs water well"

"She drew strength from the minister's words"

7

give suck to

"The wetnurse suckled the infant"

"You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"

8

To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast).

"The baby began to suck at his mother's breast immediately after being held skin-to-skin."

In plain English: To suck means to pull something into your mouth using your lips and tongue.

"The baby was sucking on her thumb while she waited for dinner."

Usage: Use this verb specifically when describing the physical action of drawing liquid into your mouth with suction. It is often paired with objects like a bottle or nipple but should not be used metaphorically for general failure unless clearly distinguished from other slang meanings.

Example Sentences
"The movie sucked, so we left the cinema early." noun
"The baby was sucking on her thumb while she waited for dinner." verb
"The broken straw made it difficult to suck up the last of the milkshake." verb
"I try not to suck my teeth when I think people are listening." verb
"Please do not suck your thumb in public; it is considered rude by many adults." verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
bottlefeed
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
consumption drink draw absorb be stimulate feed
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
wipe up blot sponge up

Origin

The word "suck" comes from the Old English verb sūcan, which originally meant to draw liquid into the mouth. It traveled directly into Middle English and has retained its core meaning of sucking or nursing since Proto-Germanic times.

Rhyming Words
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