sucker
|suck-er|
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/ˈsʌkər/
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/ˈsʌkə/
easily deceived; suction device
Etymology
'sucker' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'sokere,' where 'sok-' meant 'to suck.'
'sokere' transformed into the modern English word 'sucker' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'one who sucks,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings, including 'a gullible person' and 'a suction device.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who is easily deceived or tricked; a gullible person.
He's such a sucker for a good sales pitch.
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Noun 2
a part of an animal's body, such as an octopus or leech, used for holding onto things.
The octopus used its suckers to grip the rock.
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Noun 3
a device or tool that uses suction to hold or lift objects.
The glass installer used a sucker to lift the heavy pane.
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Last updated: 2025/02/26 17:20