sucking

adjective

suck·ing ˈsə-kiŋ

Synonyms of sucking next

next

: not yet weaned

broadly : very young

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of sucking was before the 12th century

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“Sucking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sucking. Accessed 25 Mar. 2023.

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