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suckling

suck·ling
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [suhk-ling]
    • /ˈsʌk lɪŋ/
    • /ˈsʌk.lɪŋ/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [suhk-ling]
    • /ˈsʌk lɪŋ/

Definitions of suckling word

  • noun suckling Sir John, 1609–42, English poet. 1
  • verb with object suckling to nurse at the breast or udder. 1
  • verb with object suckling to nourish or bring up. 1
  • verb with object suckling to put to suck. 1
  • verb without object suckling to suck at the breast or udder. 1
  • noun suckling an infant or young animal that is still taking milk from the mother 0

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Origin of suckling

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1400-50; See origin at suck, -ling1

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Parts of speech for Suckling

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

suckling popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

suckling usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for suckling

noun suckling

  • babe — Some people use babe as an affectionate way of addressing someone they love.
  • bantling — a young child; brat
  • bundle of joy — (Idiomatic) A newborn baby.
  • buttercup — A buttercup is a small plant with bright yellow flowers.
  • child — A child is a human being who is not yet an adult.

adjective suckling

  • 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.

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