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.

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

Slang Meanings

To perform very poorly.
That play sucked.
To engage in excessive self-pity or whining.
Stop sucking; just get it done.