Meaning & Definition of word "Sucking"

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    Sucking

    /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

    verb:

    • 1. The action of drawing in liquid or air through the mouth or a device.
      • Example: The baby was sucking on its pacifier contentedly.
    • 2. To draw liquid or air into the mouth by creating a vacuum.
      • Example: She was sucking the juice through a straw.
    • 3. To extract or draw out something, often in a figurative sense.
      • Example: The company is sucking up all the resources from the local community.

    adjective:

    • 1. Informal term used to express dissatisfaction or disappointment.
      • Example: That movie was really sucking; I wouldn't recommend it.

    Etymology

    Middle English, from Old English 'sucian'; akin to Old Norse 'suka' and Latin 'sugere'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    sucking up:

    To flatter someone to gain favor.

    suck it up:

    To endure a difficult situation without complaint.

    suck the life out of:

    To drain energy or enthusiasm.

    Related Words

    suck:

    to draw in air or liquid through the mouth.

    suction:

    the process of creating a vacuum to draw in liquid or gas.

    Slang Meanings of sucking

    Meaning: To perform very poorly.

    Example Sentence: That play sucked.

    Meaning: To engage in excessive self-pity or whining.

    Example Sentence: Stop sucking; just get it done.