sucked; sucking; sucks
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 upsucked 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
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Merriam-Webster unabridged
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