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sucks

The correct spelling is sucks.

How to pronounce sucks

noun

IPA: /sʌks/

Say it like: Suk-s

The correct spelling is sucks. An instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling.

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.An instance of drawing something into one's mouth by inhaling.
  2. 2.Milk drawn from the breast.
  3. 3.A weak, self-pitying person; a person who refuses to go along with others, especially out of spite; a crybaby or sore loser.
  4. 4.A sycophant, especially a child.
  5. 5.A short drink, especially a dram of spirits.

verb

  1. 1.To use the mouth and lips to pull in (a liquid, especially milk from the breast).
  2. 2.To perform such an action; to feed from a breast or teat.
  3. 3.To put the mouth or lips to (a breast, a mother etc.) to draw in milk.
  4. 4.To extract, draw in (a substance) from or out of something.
  5. 5.To work the lips and tongue on (an object) to extract moisture or nourishment; to absorb (something) in the mouth.

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