Suck in
verb
To inhale air or take something in.
He would suck in his breath every time he saw the steep hill before him.
Often appears as...
- suck in air
- suck in smoke
verb
To involve someone in a situation they didn't want to be in.
I didn't want to be involved in their argument, but somehow they sucked me in.
Often appears as...
- suck in someone
- suck someone in a fight
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To tighten your stomach muscles to make your stomach look flat.
She sucked in her stomach before taking the picture.
Often appears as...
- suck in stomach
- suck in belly
verb
To inhale air or take something in.
He would suck in his breath every time he saw the steep hill before him.
Often appears as...
- suck in air
- suck in smoke
verb
To involve someone in a situation they didn't want to be in.
I didn't want to be involved in their argument, but somehow they sucked me in.
Often appears as...
- suck in someone
- suck someone in a fight
Usage tips
Disapproving
verb
To tighten your stomach muscles to make your stomach look flat.
She sucked in her stomach before taking the picture.
Often appears as...
- suck in stomach
- suck in belly
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Realization
Used when someone suddenly understands something and reacts quickly.
She sucked in her breath as the solution to the puzzle dawned on her.
Pro Tip 2/3Shock or Surprise
Shows someone is surprised or shocked by something unexpected.
He sucked in a sharp breath when he saw the unexpected guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation
Indicates preparation for an effort or challenge ahead.
The athletes sucked in deep breaths before the race began.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Realization
Used when someone suddenly understands something and reacts quickly.
She sucked in her breath as the solution to the puzzle dawned on her.
Pro Tip 2/3Shock or Surprise
Shows someone is surprised or shocked by something unexpected.
He sucked in a sharp breath when he saw the unexpected guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation
Indicates preparation for an effort or challenge ahead.
The athletes sucked in deep breaths before the race began.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Realization
Used when someone suddenly understands something and reacts quickly.
She sucked in her breath as the solution to the puzzle dawned on her.
Pro Tip 2/3Shock or Surprise
Shows someone is surprised or shocked by something unexpected.
He sucked in a sharp breath when he saw the unexpected guest.
Pro Tip 3/3Preparation
Indicates preparation for an effort or challenge ahead.
The athletes sucked in deep breaths before the race began.
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