Sucking

/ˈsʌkɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

The action of drawing in liquid or air through the mouth or a device.

The baby was sucking on its pacifier contentedly.

To draw liquid or air into the mouth by creating a vacuum.

She was sucking the juice through a straw.

To extract or draw out something, often in a figurative sense.

The company is sucking up all the resources from the local community.

adjective

Informal term used to express dissatisfaction or disappointment.

That movie was really sucking; I wouldn't recommend it.

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

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.

To perform very poorly.

That play sucked.

To engage in excessive self-pity or whining.

Stop sucking; just get it done.