First Known Use: before 12th century
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1suck
verb \ˈsək\
: to pull (liquid, air, etc.) into your mouth especially while your lips are forming a small hole
: to pull on (something in your mouth) with the muscles of your lips and mouth
: to let (something, such as candy or medicine) stay in your mouth as it melts
Full Definition of SUCK
transitive verb
1
a : to draw (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>
intransitive verb
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 : to be objectionable or inadequate <our lifestyle sucks — Playboy> <people who went said it sucked — H. S. Thompson>
— suck it up
: to make the effort required to do or deal with something difficult or unpleasant
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Origin of SUCK
Middle English suken, from Old English sūcan; akin to Old High German sūgan to suck, Latin sugere
2suck
noun
: an act of sucking
Full Definition of SUCK
1
: a sucking movement or force
2
: the act of sucking
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First Known Use of SUCK
13th century
SUCK IT UP Defined for Kids
suck
verb \ˈsək\
suckedsuck·ing
Definition of SUCK for Kids
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.>
Medical Dictionary
suck
transitive verb \ˈsək\
Medical Definition of SUCK
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
intransitive verb
: 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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