suck

Definition of sucknext
informal + sometimes impolite
as in to smell
to be objectionable or unsatisfactory it's amazing that a song that sucks so bad can be so popular

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Recent Examples of suck But there are also a lot of switches that suck. Tc Sottek, The Verge, 27 May 2026 The teen said she was awakened to find the man sucking on her foot while holding her down, charges say. Nick Ferraro, Twin Cities, 27 May 2026 The sun is out, summer is cranking up and spirits are high despite Sara trying to suck the energy out of the room. Joe Kinsey Outkick, FOXNews.com, 27 May 2026 Even if the Iran conflict ends, the ceasefire and security of the Strait of Hormuz will still suck up resources. Luke McGee, Time, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for suck
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smell
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  • The village boutiques scattered along the sloping cobblestone alleys are just a five-minute stroll away, and offer the standard unremarkable Provence souvenirs—traditional fabrics, yellow pottery, straw bags, and sweet-smelling soaps.
    Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 June 2026
  • Panish replayed for jurors testimony from Grossman’s daughter that, soon after the collision, Erickson arrived at the house smelling of alcohol.
    Richard Winton, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2026

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“Suck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suck. Accessed 4 Jun. 2026.

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