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.