sucker

[ˈsʌkər]

sucker Definition

• 1. a person who is easily deceived or tricked
• 2. a thing that is easily broken or fails
• 3. a young fish, especially a small catfish or pike

Using sucker: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "sucker" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  He's such a sucker for advertising.

• Example

  I fell for his lies and now I feel like a sucker.

• Example

  The vacuum cleaner turned out to be a real sucker.

• Example

  The lake is full of suckers.

sucker Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for sucker

• dupe
• fool
• gullible
• mark
• pushover

Antonyms for sucker

• savvy
• sharp
• smart

Phrases with sucker

• sucker punch

  an unexpected blow or attack

  Example

  He was knocked out by a sucker punch from behind.

• suckered into

  to be deceived or tricked into doing something

  Example

  I was suckered into buying a timeshare in Florida.

• sucker for punishment

  a person who enjoys doing things that are difficult or unpleasant

  Example

  He must be a sucker for punishment to run a marathon in this heat.

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Summary: sucker in Brief

The term 'sucker' [ˈsʌkər] refers to a person who is easily deceived or tricked, as in 'He's such a sucker for advertising.' It can also refer to a thing that is easily broken or fails, exemplified by 'The vacuum cleaner turned out to be a real sucker.' Additionally, it can refer to a young fish, especially a small catfish or pike. Phrases include 'sucker punch,' meaning an unexpected blow or attack, and 'suckered into,' meaning to be deceived or tricked into doing something.