sucking

present participle of suck, informal + sometimes impolite
as in smelling
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory it's amazing that a song that sucks so bad can be so popular

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Recent Examples of sucking Directed by Robert Eggers, the gothic horror film sees newlyweds Ellen (Lily-Rose Depp) and Thomas Hutter (Nicholas Hoult) haunted by the treacherous, blood-sucking Count Orlok (Bill Skarsgard). EW.com, 30 Dec. 2024 This time around, even critics were convinced, joining in with libidinous fans to praise the blood-sucking second season, which was recently nominated for two Critics Choice Awards after being largely snubbed by voting bodies last year. Elaina Patton, NBC News, 27 Dec. 2024 Use the compact portable vacuum with crevice and brush attachments, ideal for dusting hard-to-reach areas or sucking up crumbs wedged in couch cushions and car seats. Maggie Horton, People.com, 26 Dec. 2024 Lake-effect snowstorms occur when cold, dry air travels over open water, sucking up moisture that is released when the air mass hits land. Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 23 Dec. 2024 Advertisement California Kids are sucking down baby food pouches at record rates. Kate Sequeira, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024 Unfortunately, mid-rehearsal, their mother, Rose (an absolutely magnificent McDonald), comes thundering onto the stage, usurping Jocko’s leadership and sucking up all of the air into the room. Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024 The crevice attachment is also handy for sucking small messes out of the divots of my velvet sofa. Shalwah Evans, People.com, 19 Dec. 2024 Among myriad pandemic horrors was the Zoom board meeting, a soul-sucking collection of faces in little boxes, raising digital hands and arguing over who is on mute. Chris Jones, New York Daily News, 17 Dec. 2024

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“Sucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/sucking. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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