sucking

/'sʌkiɳ/
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sucking

A baby is sucking milk from a bottle.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The act or process of drawing something into the mouth by creating a partial vacuum: This refers specifically to the physical action of sucking, typically involving the lips and mouth.
    • The action of drawing in or absorbing: Used more broadly to describe a similar pulling or drawing-in force or action.
Usage and Examples
  • Noun:
    • The baby's sucking is a natural reflex for feeding.
    • The loud sucking sound came from the drain as the water emptied.
Advanced Usage
  • "sucking up" (informal, often disapproving): The act of trying to gain favor through excessive flattery or obedience.
    • He got the promotion through constant sucking up to the boss.
Variants and Related Words
  • Suck (verb): To draw into the mouth by contracting the lip and cheek muscles to make a partial vacuum.
  • Sucker (noun): 1. A person or thing that sucks. 2. (Informal) A person who is easily deceived or tricked.
  • Suckle (verb): To feed a baby or young animal from the breast or teat.
Synonyms
  • Drawing in
  • Absorbing
  • Ingesting
Related Phrasal Verbs/Idioms
  • Suck it up (idiom, informal): To endure an unpleasant or difficult situation without complaining.
    • I know you're tired, but you'll just have to suck it up and finish the job.
  • Suck the life out of (idiom): To make something boring, exhausting, or devoid of energy.
    • His negative attitude sucks the life out of the team meetings.
sucking

A baby is sucking milk from a bottle.

Noun
  1. the act of sucking

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