sucking

[suhk-ing]

adjective

1. not weaned.

2. very young.

sucking

/ ˈsʌkɪŋ /

adjective

1. not yet weaned

   sucking pig

2. not yet fledged

   sucking dove

Word History and Origins

Origin of sucking¹

before 1000; Middle English souking ( e ), Old English sūcende; suck, -ing ²

Example Sentences

The airflow then starts working again, sucking the car back down until the same phenomenon is repeated.

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Defiant, emotional and life-affirming, the film presents us with endearing patriots who love their country but hate its leaders, sucking us into a riveting tale with a powerful undertow.

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What’s more, research has shown that as the planet has warmed, the atmosphere has become thirstier, sucking more moisture from plants and soils and ensuring that dry years are drier.

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To address worries about the details of fleet management, Tesla has shown videos of wireless charging stations and special robot arms to clean vehicles—including sucking up forgotten backpacks.

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The explosion obliterated a coral island in Bikini Atoll, sucking millions of tons of coral dust into the sky.

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