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There are two sides to being pregnant. There is the beautiful, wonderful blessing side. The second side - it sucks!
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Meaning of "sucks" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF SUCKS

sucks  [sʌks] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF SUCKS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Sucks is an exclamation.
Exclamation is an expression or voice that reflects an emotion or exaltation.

WHAT DOES SUCKS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Suck

Suck may refer to: ▪ Suction, the creation of a partial vacuum or region of low pressure ▪ River Suck, a river in Ireland In media: ▪ Suck, a 2009 vampire musical-comedy ▪ Suck.com, a satire and editorial web site ▪ Suck, a South African hard rock group ▪ "Sucks", a song by KMFDM ▪ Suck, a 2003 album by The Revs ▪ "Suck", a song by Pigface from Gub ▪ "Suck", a song by Shriekback from Jam Science ▪ Suck, a drummer for the 1990s Japanese punk band Teengenerate...

Definition of sucks in the English dictionary

The definition of sucks in the dictionary is an expression of disappointment. Other definition of sucks is an exclamation of defiance or derision.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH SUCKS


afflux
ˈæflʌks
aw-shucks
ˌɔːˈʃʌks
Benelux
ˈbɛnɪˌlʌks
Bucks
bʌks
crux
krʌks
ducks
dʌks
dux
dʌks
efflux
ˈɛflʌks
flux
flʌks
influx
ˈɪnˌflʌks
linux
ˈlaɪnʌks
lux
lʌks
luxe
lʌks
mux
mʌks
redux
ˈriːdʌks
reflux
ˈriːflʌks
shucks
ʃʌks
superdeluxe
ˌsuːpədəˈlʌks
superflux
ˈsuːpəˌflʌks
tux
tʌks

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE SUCKS

suck it and see
suck off
suck up to
suckener
sucker
sucker punch
suckerfish
suckers´ gap
suckfish
suckhole
sucking
sucking diesel
sucking louse
sucking-pig
suckle
suckler
suckless
suckling
suckling pig
sucky

WORDS THAT END LIKE SUCKS

Backs
barracks
big bucks
docks
fiddlesticks
flicks
jacks
knicks
like a ton of bricks
locks
on the stocks
rocks
Sacks
stacks
sticks
stocks
the All Blacks
the wrong side of the tracks
to be on the rocks
tracks

Synonyms and antonyms of sucks in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «SUCKS»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «sucks» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of sucks
draw · drink · extract · pull · quaff · sip · siphon · slurp · sup · take

Translation of «sucks» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF SUCKS

Find out the translation of sucks to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of sucks from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «sucks» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

chupa
570 millions of speakers

English

sucks
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बेकार
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تمتص
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

сосет
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

suga
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

sucks
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

suce
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menyebalkan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

saugt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

吸う
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

짜증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Nyedot
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hút
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏமாற்றுகிறது
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निराशेचा उदगार
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

berbat
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

succhia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

bani
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

смокче
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

e de rahat
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

χάλια
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

suig
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

suger
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

suger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of sucks

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «SUCKS»

The term «sucks» is very widely used and occupies the 5.110 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «SUCKS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about sucks

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10 QUOTES WITH «SUCKS»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word sucks.
1
Andre Agassi
Being number two sucks.
2
Joe Bastianich
Frankly, Milan kind of sucks as a restaurant city. It's so fashion-obsessed that people don't pay that much attention to the food.
3
Danny Bonaduce
Being a child star is great. It's being a former child star that sucks.
4
Tamar Braxton
There are two sides to being pregnant. There is the beautiful, wonderful blessing side. The second side - it sucks!
5
Jeff Buckley
I want to be ripped apart by music. I want it to be something that feeds and replenishes, or that totally sucks the life out of you. I want to be dashed against the rocks.
6
John Carmack
The speed of light sucks.
7
Alexa Chung
Not everything happens for a reason. Sometimes life just sucks.
8
Julian Cope
I signed contracts I didn't think were a good idea but people around me said it was the way forward. It saddens me that I'll never own my first album ever, which sucks.
9
Alan Cox
All software sucks.
10
Chris Daughtry
For me, something will come in my head and I'll either end up calling my cell phone to record it, or I'll just pick my guitar up and see what comes out. Sometimes it sucks, sometimes it doesn't. So there's really no set method behind it.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «SUCKS»

Discover the use of sucks in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to sucks and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Duke Sucks: A Completely Evenhanded, Unbiased Investigation ...
They build an airtight case that could stand up in a court of law. So sit back in your "I Hate Duke" t-shirt, and in true Duke fashion, force someone poorer than you to do your work as you crack open the ultimate guide to Duke suckitude.
Reed Tucker, Andy Bagwell, 2012
2
Your Movie Sucks
This new collection continues the tradition, reviewing not only movies that were at the bottom of the barrel, but also movies that he found underneath the barrel.
Ebert, Roger, 2007
3
Why Your Life Sucks
Here is an encouraging but loud-and-clear reminder that in every moment we generate our own experience by the choices we make, and that today is the best day to begin your new life. From the Trade Paperback edition.
Alan Cohen, 2007
4
Divorce Sucks: What to do when irreconcilable differences, ...
Sometimes horrifying, sometimes gratifying, and never merciful, this book will give readers an inside look at one of today’s most public divorces while reminding them - hey, it could always be worse.
Mary Jo Eustace, Joanne Kimes, 2009
5
Why Work Sucks and How to Fix It: The Results-Only Revolution
"This is like TiVo for your work." -BusinessWeek In a results-only workplace, employees can do whatever they want whenever they want, as long as the work gets done.
Cali Ressler, Jody Thompson, 2008
6
Cardio Sucks!: The Simple Science of Burning Fat Fast and ...
In this book, you're going to learn how to spend less time exercising to burn more fat and build muscle, and you won't have to ever step foot in a gym if you dont want to. And its a fast read no fluff here.
Michael Matthews, 2012
7
Pregnancy Sucks for Men: What to do when your miracle makes ...
So whether you're sick of putting your foot in your mouth when you're trying to compliment her, you want the real scoop on what's going to go down in the delivery room (without the hospital-issued video), or you really just want a laugh ...
Joanne Kimes, Jeff Kimes, 2011
8
Your Screenplay Sucks!: 100 Ways to Make It Great
A lifetime member of the Writer's Guild of America who has had three feature films produced from his screenplays, Akers offers beginning writers the tools they need to get their screenplay noticed.
William M Akers, 2011
9
Why Software Sucks-- and what You Can Do about it
Describes why computer software has become unreliable and offers suggestions on ways users can correct the situation.
David S. Platt, 2007
10
Menopause Sucks: What to Do When Hot Flashes and Hormones ...
Menopause Sucks gives you all the info-and belly laughs-you need to cool down during this hot change of life. Joanne Kimes has authored or coauthored ten Sucks titles and has written for a number of children's and comedy television shows.
Joanne Kimes, Elaine Ambrose, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «SUCKS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term sucks is used in the context of the following news items.
1
.sucks-gate: How about listening to us the first two times …
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has responded to questions over the legality of .sucks domain pricing with a three-page "I told you so" letter to domain ... «The Register, May 15»
2
Jessica Alba Stuns in Bikini, Admits Working Out "Sucks" -- Find Out …
Working out sucks. Which is why I love taking classes, because I'm surrounded by other people and that keeps me motivated and accountable,” the Sin City star ... «Us Magazine, May 15»
3
US House of Representatives Holds Hearing on the .SUCKS New …
SUCKS Domain and Essential Steps to Guarantee Trust and Accountability in the Internet's Operation." During the hearing, testimony was presented by Mei-lan ... «The National Law Review, May 15»
4
The Internet .Sucks
The U.S. government wants to relinquish control of the Web. But the alternative really dot-sucks. Going back almost to the days when Al Gore invented the ... «Washington Post, May 15»
5
Imus Trashes 'No-Talent Loser' Dana Perino: 'She Sucks and Her …
Last week, the Imus in the Morning FBN host went on a blistering tirade against his Fox colleague, one day after interviewing her about her new book, And the ... «Mediaite, Apr 15»
6
The Trouble With '.Sucks'
When I tried to register vikasbajaj.sucks I was quoted a price of $2,200, which seems steep considering the fact that when I looked up the price for registering ... «New York Times, Apr 15»
7
.Sucks Seller Accused of Ripping Off Poor Helpless Celebrities
The company selling off .SUCKS domains is making celebrities and brands pay premium prices to snatch up their .SUCKS addresses before their enemies do ... «Gizmodo, Apr 15»
8
A New Internet Domain: Extortion Or Free Speech?
And soon, there will be .sucks. J. Scott Evans says his objection isn't that it sounds whiny — it's the price. Evans is associate general counsel at Adobe Systems, ... «NPR, Apr 15»
9
ICANN explains mysterious $1m .sucks payment deal
The US Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has been asked to investigate whether the registry running the .sucks domain is acting illegally. The Internet ... «V3.co.uk, Mar 15»
10
Why managing sucks - and how to fix it
According to Gallup's State of the American Workplace report, only 22% of American employees are engaged and thriving in their jobs, and that's largely ... «Business Insider, Mar 15»

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