sucker Synonyms

sucker Meaning

Wordnet

sucker (n)

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

a shoot arising from a plant's roots

a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw)

flesh of any of numerous North American food fishes with toothless jaws

hard candy on a stick

an organ specialized for sucking nourishment or for adhering to objects by suction

mostly North American freshwater fishes with a thick-lipped mouth for feeding by suction; related to carps

sucker Sentence Examples

  1. He fell for the scam and ended up being a sucker for their con.
  2. Don't be a sucker; read the fine print before signing any contracts.
  3. She's a sucker for romantic comedies and watches them whenever she gets the chance.
  4. The carnival game operator convinced the young boy to play, knowing he would be an easy sucker.
  5. He's a sucker for sweets and can never resist dessert, no matter how full he is.
  6. The salesman saw him as an easy target, believing he was a sucker for expensive gadgets.
  7. Despite knowing the risks, he still invested his money in the get-rich-quick scheme, proving himself to be a sucker for promises of easy wealth.
  8. She's a sucker for cute puppies and can't help but stop to pet every one she sees.
  9. The con artist preyed on unsuspecting suckers who were desperate for a quick fix to their financial problems.
  10. He's always been a sucker for adventure, constantly seeking out adrenaline-pumping activities.

FAQs About the word sucker

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of, a shoot arising from a plant's roots, a drinker who sucks (as at a nipple or through a straw), flesh of

pigeon, target, soft touch, sap, dupe, chump, fool, gull, victim, loser

sharper, cheater, cheat, shark, dodger, swindler, slicker, confidence man, swindler, confidence man

He fell for the scam and ended up being a sucker for their con.

Don't be a sucker; read the fine print before signing any contracts.

She's a sucker for romantic comedies and watches them whenever she gets the chance.

The carnival game operator convinced the young boy to play, knowing he would be an easy sucker.