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sucky

adjective \ˈsə-kē\

suck·i·ersuck·i·est

Definition of SUCKY

slang

: awful 3

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First Known Use of SUCKY

1984

Related to SUCKY

Synonyms: atrocious, awful, dismal, execrable, horrible, lousy, punk, rotten, wretched [slang], terrible

Antonyms: bitchin' [slang], great, marvelous (or marvellous), wonderful

Rhymes with SUCKY

ducky, lucky, mucky, plucky, yucky

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