Meaning of the word suck in English

What does suck mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

suck

US /sʌk/

UK /sʌk/

draw (something) into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and cheeks

Example:

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The baby began to suck its thumb.

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He sucked the juice through a straw.

Synonym:

draw pull extract absorb drain

(informal, derogatory) be very bad or unpleasant

Example:

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This movie really sucks.

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My job sucks, but I need the money.

Synonym:

be awful be terrible be dreadful be horrible be abysmal

(informal, derogatory) an act or instance of sucking

Example:

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He gave a loud suck on his cigarette.

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The baby took a long suck from the bottle.

Synonym:

draw pull sip gulp