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- [suhk-ing]
- /ˈsʌk ɪŋ/
- /sʌk/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [suhk-ing]
- /ˈsʌk ɪŋ/
Definitions of sucking word
- adjective sucking not weaned. 1
- adjective sucking very young. 1
- verb with object sucking to draw into the mouth by producing a partial vacuum by action of the lips and tongue: to suck lemonade through a straw. 1
- verb with object sucking to draw (water, moisture, air, etc.) by or as if by suction: Plants suck moisture from the earth. The pump sucked water from the basement. 1
- verb with object sucking to apply the lips or mouth to and draw upon by producing a partial vacuum, especially for extracting fluid contents: to suck an orange. 1
- verb with object sucking to put into the mouth and draw upon: to suck one's thumb. 1
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Origin of sucking
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English souking(e), Old English sūcende; see suck, -ing2
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Parts of speech for Sucking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
sucking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
sucking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for sucking
adjective sucking
- nursing — a person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. Compare nurse-midwife, nurse-practitioner, physician's assistant, practical nurse, registered nurse.
Top questions with sucking
- how to stop thumb sucking?
- when she keeps sucking?
See also
Matching words
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