sucking

[ suhk-ing ]

adjective

1. not weaned.
2. very young.

sucking

/ ˈsʌkɪŋ /

adjective

1. not yet weaned

   sucking pig

2. not yet fledged

   sucking dove

Word History and Origins

Origin of sucking¹

before 1000; Middle English souking ( e ), Old English sūcende; suck, -ing ²

Example Sentences

It is not women's responsibility to use sex to cajole men into sucking less.

From Salon

"One scan showed him sucking his thumb. Surely that meant his bones had some strength? We dared to believe."

From BBC

“I got over me sucking and decided to come outside and watch the boys,” Flaherty said.

From Los Angeles Times

Trump is continuing to dominate the media environment, literally sucking the oxygen and life away from the Harris campaign.

From Salon

“I like working with blood sucking insects because of their uniqueness and the ick factor, complex interactions with their hosts and their fascinating role in both ecological and human health contexts,” Insaurralde said.

From Salon