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1 a

: to draw (something, such as liquid) into the mouth through a suction force produced by movements of the lips and tongue

sucked milk from his mother's breast

b

: to draw something from or consume by such movements

suck an orange suck a lollipop

c

: to apply the mouth to in order to or as if to suck out a liquid

sucked his burned finger

2 a

: to draw by or as if by suction

when a receding wave sucks the sand from under your feet — Kenneth Brower inadvertently sucked into the … intrigue — Martin Levin

b

: to take in and consume by or as if by suction

a vacuum cleaner sucking up dirt suck up a few beers opponents say that malls suck the life out of downtown areas — Michael Knight

1

: to draw something in by or as if by exerting a suction force

especially

: to draw milk from a breast or udder with the mouth

2

: to make a sound or motion associated with or caused by suction

his pipe sucked wetly flanks sucked in and out, the long nose resting on his paws — Virginia Woolf

3

: to act in an obsequious manner

when they want votes … the candidates come sucking around — W. G. Hardy

— usually used with up sucked up to the boss

4
slang , sometimes vulgar

: to be objectionable or inadequate

our lifestyle sucks — Playboy people who went said it sucked — H. S. Thompson

: to make the effort required to do or deal with something difficult or unpleasant

1

: a sucking movement or force

2

: the act of sucking

She sucked on an orange slice.

I sucked a cough drop.

The tide almost sucked us out to sea.

The boat was sucked under the water in the storm.

These plants suck moisture from the soil.

The fan sucks smoke from the air.

a vacuum cleaner that sucks up water as well as dirt Noun

He took a suck on his pipe.

The vacuum uses a self-cleaning brush roll to easily suck up dirt, debris, pet hair, and other particles on hard floors and carpets.

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Lindsey Greenfeld, PEOPLE.com , 2 Aug. 2022

With Embiid routinely drawing double- and triple-teams and both Harden and Maxey able to suck defenders into the paint on drives, the Sixers just need a wing who can consistently knock down open three-point looks.

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Bryan Toporek, Forbes , 25 June 2022

When the CordZero stick vacuum is docked, the tower can suck all the dirt and dust out of the internal bin.

—

Maren Estrada, BGR , 27 July 2022

In warm months, air-source heat pumps suck out hot air from a room and blow it over a coil and cycle it through a refrigerant so cold air comes back inside.

—

Pranshu Verma, Washington Post , 21 July 2022

Fans suck the servers’ hot air underground, below 5-foot insulated floors, then exchange it with outdoor air during cooler months, when temperatures are below 70 degrees.

—

Leia Larsen, The Salt Lake Tribune , 11 July 2022

Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Maybe that explains one of the Washington women’s rowing team’s mottos this year: Embrace the suck .

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Matt Calkins, The Seattle Times , 29 May 2017

While these are technically DOT legal, FCA points out that the meats wear quickly on the highway, suck in the rain, and should not, under any circumstances, be used in any way, shape, or form at temperatures below 15 degrees Fahrenheit.

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Davey G. Johnson, Car and Driver , 23 June 2017

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1

: to draw something (as liquid or air) into the mouth

He sucked chocolate milk through a straw.

2

: to draw liquid from by action of the mouth

He sucked an orange.

3

: to allow to dissolve gradually in the mouth

suck a lollipop

4

: to put (as a thumb) into the mouth and draw on as if drawing liquid

5

: to take in by or as if by absorption or suction

Plants suck moisture from the soil.

1

: to draw (as liquid) into the mouth through a suction force produced by movements of the lips and tongue

sucked milk from her mother's breast

2

: to draw out by suction

: to draw something in by or as if by exerting a suction force

especially

: to draw milk from a breast or udder with the mouth

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before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Middle English suken , from Old English sūcan ; akin to Old High German sūgan to suck, Latin sugere
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suck

/ ˈ sʌk/

verb

sucks ;

sucked ;

sucking

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sucking

Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCK

She just sucked her teeth and stared.

always followed by an adverb or preposition

[ + object ]

The tide almost sucked us out to sea.
The boat was sucked under the water in the storm.
These plants suck moisture from the soil.
a vacuum cleaner that sucks up water as well as dirt
She just seems to suck the joy out of the room.
This heat has sucked every ounce of energy out of me.
He was sucking in his gut. [=pulling in his stomach to make himself seem thinner]
It looked like she had sucked her cheeks in for the picture.
Their lifestyle seemed exciting, and I admit it really sucked me in .
Hundreds of people got sucked into the scheme and many lost their entire life savings.

not used in progressive tenses

[ no object ]

informal + sometimes impolite

People who went to the party said it sucked .
He sang a few songs, and man, he sucks . [=he sings badly]
I suck at golf. [=I play golf badly]

suck it and see

British, informal

We don't know if it will work. We'll have to just suck it and see . [=try it and see]
a suck-it-and-see approach/situation

suck up

[ phrasal verb ]

She's always sucking up to [= kissing up to ] the boss.
I know you don't want to see him, but you'll just have to suck it up and be polite.
I had to suck it up and play with an injured finger.

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suck

/ ˈ sʌk/

noun

Britannica Dictionary definition of SUCK

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past simple and past participle of

suck
to pull in liquid or air through your mouth without using your teeth , or to move the tongue and muscles of the mouth around something inside your mouth , often in order to dissolve it:
She was sitting on the grass sucking lemonade through a straw .
I sucked my thumb until I was seven.
I tried sucking (on) a mint to stop myself coughing .
Something that sucks a liquid or an object in a particular direction pulls it with great force :
The waves came crashing over my head and I could feel myself being sucked under by the currents .
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