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suckery

adj · noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈsʌkəɹi/
  • homophone: succory

1

adj

Meaning 1

Covered in suckers (adhesive organs).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

Resembling or characteristic of a sucker.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Things or behaviors that suck (are bad).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: slang, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From sucker + -y.

From suck + -ery.