Suck

Pronunciation: /sʌk/

Definitions of suck

verb to draw into the mouth by contracting the muscles of the lips and mouth to make a partial vacuum

Example Sentences

A1 I suck at playing the guitar.

A2 My vacuum cleaner sucks up all the dirt from the carpet.

B1 The new movie really sucked, I want my money back.

B2 I can't believe how much this job sucks, I need to find something better.

C1 The customer service at that store really sucks, I'm never going back.

C2 I used to think this restaurant was great, but lately the food really sucks.

Examples of suck in a Sentence

formal The vacuum cleaner has a powerful suction capability to suck up dirt and debris.

informal I really suck at playing the guitar, but I'm trying to improve.

slang That movie was so bad, it really sucked.

figurative Don't let negative thoughts suck the joy out of your day.

Grammatical Forms of suck

• past tense: sucked
• plural: sucks
• comparative: suckier
• superlative: suckiest
• present tense: suck
• future tense: will suck
• perfect tense: have sucked
• continuous tense: is sucking
• singular: sucker
• positive degree: suck
• infinitive: to suck
• gerund: sucking
• participle: sucked

Origin and Evolution of suck

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English

Story behind the word: The word 'suck' is believed to have originated from the Old English word 'sūcan' which means to draw in or absorb liquid with the mouth.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'suck' has evolved to have both literal and figurative meanings. While it still retains its original meaning of drawing in liquid with the mouth, it is also used in a derogatory sense to imply incompetence or unpleasantness.