suck - Definition & Meaning | Lingo Dictionary

suck

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lipsto pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

Examples

Mosquitoes suck blood from their victims to nourish themselves.
He sucks air through a narrow straw to blow bubbles in his drink.
He sucked the juice from the orange, savoring its tangy flavor.

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suck

Third Person

sucks

Present Participle

sucking

Past Tense

sucked

Past Participle

sucked

1

to pull air, liquid, etc. into the mouth by using the muscles of the mouth and the lips

transitive

Mosquitoes suck blood from their victims to nourish themselves.
He sucks air through a narrow straw to blow bubbles in his drink.
He sucked the juice from the orange, savoring its tangy flavor.
He sucked the last remnants of the smoothie from the glass using a straw.
The athlete sucked water from the hydration pack during the race.

2

to pull something in or draw it toward you by using a sucking motion or force

transitive

He used the pump to suck the water out of the basement.
The machine sucked the air out of the sealed bag, making it airtight.
The storm’s strong winds sucked the leaves off the trees.
The chimney sucked the smoke out of the fireplace and into the air.
The machine sucked the plastic into a mold to form it.

3

to take milk or nourishment by drawing from a breast or teat

The newborn calf sucked eagerly from its mother’s teat.
The kitten sucked on the bottle, feeding quietly.
The young bear cub sucked hungrily from its mother.
The infant was still too small to suck from a bottle on its own.
The calf sucked greedily, not wanting to let go of its mother.

Synonyms:

give suck nurse suckle wet-nurse breastfeed lactate

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4

to use the lips and tongue to pull or draw something into the mouth, usually to get moisture or nourishment

transitive

She sucked the candy slowly, savoring each taste.
He sucked the wound to remove the poison from the snakebite.
She sucked the lollipop until it was nearly gone.
He sucked the lemon slice, trying to get all the juice out.

Synonyms:

soak up sop up suck up draw take in absorb imbibe take up

5

to stimulate the genitals orally for sexual gratification

The film contained a scene where a character was depicted sucking.
They discussed consent before deciding to suck.
She refused to suck without clear agreement from her partner.
He learned about safe practices before deciding to suck.
The guide described sucking as a form of oral sexual stimulation.

Synonyms:

go down on blow fellate

6

to be extremely bad, disappointing, or unpleasant in some way

The movie was so boring, it really sucked.
The weather has been awful all week, it just sucks.
His attitude really sucks, always complaining about everything.
The food at that restaurant sucked; I couldn't even finish my meal.
The service at that store sucks; they took forever to help me.

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