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Definition sucker in American English

sucker noun

[countable] noun
/ˈsʌkər/
1

someone who is easily tricked or easily persuaded to do something

Example

One poor sucker had actually given her his life's savings.

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2

a lollipop

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3

a round structure on the bodies of some insects, frogs, and octopuses that allows them to stick to surfaces

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4

a thing. This word is used for showing surprise or admiration for something

Example

Look at that sucker go!

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5

a plant that grows from the bottom of another plant's stem or roots

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Definition sucker in American English