Suckered: meaning, definitions and examples
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suckered
[ ˈsʌkərd ]
deception context
The term 'suckered' generally describes the act of being deceived or tricked into doing something. When someone is suckered, they often unwittingly fall victim to a scam or misleading situation. This can occur in various scenarios, whether in financial dealings, personal relationships, or social situations. It's a colloquial term that emphasizes the gullibility of an individual who has fallen for a trick.
Synonyms
deceived, duped, fooled, tricked.
Examples of usage
- He felt suckered after investing in a fraudulent scheme.
- Don't get suckered into believing everything you hear.
- She realized she had been suckered by the smooth-talking salesman.
Translations
Translations of the word "suckered" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enganado
🇮🇳 धोखा दिया
🇩🇪 hereingelegt
🇮🇩 ditipu
🇺🇦 обманутий
🇵🇱 oszukany
🇯🇵 騙された
🇫🇷 dupe
🇪🇸 engañado
🇹🇷 aldatılmış
🇰🇷 속은
🇸🇦 مخدوع
🇨🇿 oškubán
🇸🇰 oklamaný
🇨🇳 受骗的
🇸🇮 prevaren
🇮🇸 svikinn
🇰🇿 алдаған
🇬🇪 დამცირებული
🇦🇿 aldadılmış
🇲🇽 engañado
Etymology
The term 'sucker' has an interesting etymology rooted in informal and slang usage. Originally derived from the Old English word 'sūca,' which means 'to draw,' it later evolved in various dialects. By the 19th century, 'sucker' began to take on a metaphorical meaning related to someone who is easily deceived or manipulated. This usage reflects societal observations about gullibility and the experience of falling for scams or tricks. The -ed suffix, in this case, indicates the past participle form, suggesting that someone has previously been deceived or tricked.