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 If data centers are resource-sucking, burning-hot leviathans, then Northern Virginia should be a hellscape. Big Think, 22 Apr. 2026 Common Pests That Affect Spring Hydrangeas Aphids are sap-sucking small insects that cause hydrangea leaves and stems to become distorted. Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026 In an April 18 upload, the rocker could be seen sucking his wife's toes in one shot taken in their bed. Clare Fisher, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026 In Episode 2, Cassie dresses like a baby and sucks on a pacifier, which caused quite a stir online. Allison Degrushe, StyleCaster, 21 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for suck
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smell
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  • Contrary to popular belief, a cat lady’s home can be clean and smell good.
    Kayla Blanton, PEOPLE, 21 Apr. 2026
  • Read Full Review Getty Parque Florestal de Monsanto Lisbon’s national forest is the largest green space in the city, and home to stunning fauna and flora, including the eucalyptus trees that smell incredible.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 21 Apr. 2026

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“Suck.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/suck. Accessed 26 Apr. 2026.

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