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Suckle Definition & Meaning

suckle
verb
  1. suck milk from the mother's breasts; "the infant was suckling happily"
  2. give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"

"Suckle" in song lyrics

See how suckle is used in real songs:

  • "I crash 'n' clash em, monster mash em til they suckle"
    Das EFX — Krazy Wit Da Books
  • "I'm like the vatos, whenever my pockets'll suckle"
    MC Magic f/ Big Gemini, Chingo Bling, Guerilla Black — Ride it Out
  • "winter honey suckle"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "suckle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does suckle mean?
suck milk from the mother's breasts; "the infant was suckling happily" give suck to; "The wetnurse suckled the infant"; "You cannot nurse your baby in public in some places"
What part of speech is suckle?
Suckle is a verb.
How many definitions does suckle have?
Suckle has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (verb).

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