verb
suck
To be very bad, unpleasant, or disappointing.
The long wait really sucks.
Etymology
Suck developed a vulgar slang use as a strong negative judgment. In this use it evaluates something as unpleasant or inadequate rather than naming literal suction.
More examples
- He said the movie sucked.
- It sucks to miss the final train.
- Their old internet connection has always sucked.
Forms
suck · sucks · sucked · sucking
Similar words
- stink
- Another informal way to say something is very bad.
- disappoint
- Fails to meet expectations, usually less bluntly.