Meaning of 'suck'

noun

the act of sucking

Synonyms: sucking

verb

draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth

Example: "suck the poison from the place where the snake bit"

verb

give suck to

Example: "The wetnurse suckled the infant"

Synonyms: nurse wet-nurse lactate breastfeed suckle give suck

verb

take in, also metaphorically

Synonyms: draw

verb

draw something in by or as if by a vacuum

Example: "Mud was sucking at my feet."

verb

provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation

Synonyms: blow

verb

be inadequate or objectionable

Example: "this sucks!"

verb

attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.

Example: "The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad"

Synonyms: suck in