Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
suck-in
verb
/sʌk ɪn/
Definition
To draw or inhale something into the mouth or body, often using a quick movement.
Examples
- She had to suck in her stomach to fit through the narrow doorway.
- As the car sped by, he instinctively sucked in his breath.
Meaning
The action of pulling air, liquid, or another substance into a space through a vacuum or pressure difference, usually involving the mouth or throat.
Synonyms
- inhale
- draw in
- gulp
- swallow
