Sucked: meaning, definitions and examples
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sucked
[ sʌkt ]
past tense
The word 'sucked' is the past tense of the verb 'suck'. It means to draw air or liquid into the mouth through a partial vacuum created by the movement of the tongue and lips. 'Suck' can also refer to a situation or experience that is highly undesirable or disappointing.
Synonyms
drawn, inhale, siphoned, suctioned.
Examples of usage
- I sucked the juice from the fruit.
- He sucked at his job and was eventually fired.
- The movie really sucked; I wouldn’t recommend it.
- She sucked in her breath when she heard the bad news.
negative experience
'Sucked' is often used in informal contexts to describe something that is disappointing or of poor quality. It conveys a sense of dissatisfaction with a situation.
Synonyms
is bad, is subpar, is terrible.
Examples of usage
- This party sucks; let's go home.
- That concert sucked, I expected much more.
- The food here sucks; I won't come back.
- He said the game sucked and was not worth buying.
Translations
Translations of the word "sucked" in other languages:
🇵🇹 sugado
🇮🇳 चूस लिया
🇩🇪 gesogen
🇮🇩 disedot
🇺🇦 всмоктнув
🇵🇱 wysysany
🇯🇵 吸った
🇫🇷 aspiré
🇪🇸 absorbido
🇹🇷 emilmiş
🇰🇷 빨아들인
🇸🇦 امتصاص
🇨🇿 vysátý
🇸🇰 vysatý
🇨🇳 吸走的
🇸🇮 posrkan
🇮🇸 sogaður
🇰🇿 сорып алынған
🇬🇪 დასრუტული
🇦🇿 sorulmuş
🇲🇽 succionado
Etymology
The word 'suck' has its origins in Old English 'sūcan', which means 'to draw in'. This term evolved from the Proto-Germanic word '*sūkōną' and is related to similar terms in other Germanic languages, such as 'sugen' in Old High German and 'suka' in Old Norse. The word itself has been in use in the English language since the 14th century. Over time, the meaning of 'suck' has expanded beyond its physical action of drawing in air or liquid, acquiring informal and slang connotations, particularly in the 20th century. The development of 'sucked' as a slang term for expressing dissatisfaction illustrates how language evolves and adapts to cultural trends, with new meanings arising from social contexts. Today, 'sucked' is commonly used in informal speech and writing, often to express disappointment or a negative judgement about various experiences.