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sucking

/ˈsʌkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does sucking mean?

verb

The act of drawing in air or a liquid through the mouth, typically with a hissing or gurgling sound. To draw in or pull in something, such as air or a liquid, with a hissing or gurgling sound.

Example

"The baby was sucking on a pacifier to calm down."

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