sucking
Americanadjective
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not weaned.
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very young.
adjective
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not yet weaned
sucking pig
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not yet fledged
sucking dove
Etymology
Origin of sucking
before 1000; Middle English souking ( e ), Old English sūcende; see suck, -ing 2
Example Sentences
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“I’ve been a doer all my life. I don’t like to sit around sucking my thumb. I like to resolve problems.”
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 29, 2026
The Appalachian springsnail is basically a tiny aquatic cow that mows over algae and other organic matter, sucking them up and extracting whatever nutrients it can.
From Slate • Apr. 27, 2026
But it has devolved into the worst sort of public spectacle; reporters sucking up to politicians and celebrities for greater access — a chance to be part of a crowd they’ll never join.
From Salon • Apr. 24, 2026
Yes, according to career coaches, though it requires some soul-searching, planning for what’s next and, frankly, sucking it up.
From Barron's • Feb. 7, 2026
Alan, the cool kid, had drawn a line, and sucking up to him, everyone turned against me.
From "Black Brother, Black Brother" by Jewell Parker Rhodes
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