Suck Definition & Meaning
suck
- noun
- the act of sucking
- verb
- draw into the mouth by creating a practical vacuum in the mouth; "suck the poison from the place where the snake bit"; "suck on a straw"; "the baby sucked on the mother's breast"
- draw something in by or as if by a vacuum; "Mud was sucking at her feet"
- attract by using an inexorable force, inducement, etc.; "The current boom in the economy sucked many workers in from abroad"
- be inadequate or objectionable; "this sucks!"
- provide sexual gratification through oral stimulation
- take in, also metaphorically; "The sponge absorbs water well"; "She drew strength from the minister's words"
- give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
"Suck" in song lyrics
See how suck is used in real songs:
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"Bum touched girls looking young enough to thumb suck"
Aesop Rock — 11:35 -
"I could suck"
Akinyele f/ Christine McLean — Sex in the City -
"Held our black fists up, and told the devil to suck"
(Akir f/) Abiodun Oyewole — The Initiation
Words that rhyme with suck
Usage tips for "suck"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "suck" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for suck to find words that pair well.