suck under
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
To pull (someone or something) under the surface of a body of water.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
He was sucked under by the riptide.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
To cause (someone or something) to figuratively drown, such as by succumbing to a pressure or problem.
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “suck under” mean?
To pull (someone or something) under the surface of a body of water.
Is “suck under” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.