sucking
/'sʌkiɳ/
Definition
- 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.
Noun
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the act of sucking
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