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adjective \ˈsə-kē\

Definition of sucky

suckier

suckiest

slang

  1. :  awful 3

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Examples of sucky in a sentence

  1. <I'm tired of driving around in a sucky car that is always breaking down.>



1984

First Known Use of sucky

1984

sucky Synonyms

Synonyms
atrocious, awful, dismal, execrable, horrible, lousy, punk, rotten, wretched [slang], terrible
Antonyms
bitchin' [slang], great, marvelous (or marvellous), wonderful
Related Words
bad, deficient, inferior, off, poor, substandard, wanting; contemptible, miserable, shameful; defective, faulty, flawed; low-grade, mediocre, reprehensible, second-rate; bum, useless, valueless, worthless; inadequate, insufficient, lacking; abominable, damnable, fiendish, odious, vile
Near Antonyms
choice, excellent, exceptional, first-class, first-rate, premium, prime, superior; adequate, sufficient; acceptable, satisfactory

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