sucking

adjective

suck·​ing ˈsə-kiŋ How to pronounce sucking (audio)
: not yet weaned
broadly : very young

Word History

First Known Use

before the 12th century, in the meaning defined above

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

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Cite this Entry

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

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