sucky

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Sense 1

Meaning · English

Being something which sucks, which is unpleasant or inferior.

Register: slang

Where it’s used: Used American English

Examples

That comedian was pretty sucky on TV last night.

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

Tending to suck up or ingratiate oneself.

Register: slang

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “sucky” mean?

Being something which sucks, which is unpleasant or inferior.

Is “sucky” formal or informal?

sucky is generally slang.