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Sucking - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Sucking is the act of drawing something into the mouth by creating a partial vacuum, often used when drinking or eating. It can also describe something of poor quality.

sucking

/ˈsʌkɪŋ/ /ˈsʌkɪŋ/

Definition:

Drawing in liquid or air by creating a partial vacuum with the mouth or another device.

Synonyms:

absorbing, drawing, extracting, inhaling

Part of Speech:

verb, adjective

Antonyms:

blowing, exhaling

Common Collocations:

sucking air, sucking thumb, sucking noise, sucking wound

Derivatives:

sucker, sucked

Usage Tips:

Use "sucking" to describe drawing in liquid/air or figuratively for something unpleasant (e.g., "a sucking sound").

Common Phrases:

sucking up to someone, blood-sucking insect, like sucking on a straw

Etymology:

From Old English "sūcan," meaning to draw in liquid or air by mouth.

Examples:

  • 1. The baby is sucking milk from the bottle.
  • 2. She winced at the loud sucking noise from the drain.
  • 3. He kept sucking on his thumb absentmindedly.
  • 4. The vacuum cleaner made a strong sucking sound.

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