suckery

English

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsʌkəɹi/
• Homophone: succory

Etymology 1

sucker +‎ -y

Adjective

suckery (comparative more suckery, superlative most suckery)

1. Covered in suckers (adhesive organs).
2. Resembling or characteristic of a sucker.
   • 2015, Davy Ocean, Deep-Sea Treasury, page 342:

     But before the minnow has a chance to answer, we're startled by a suckery sound from outside the cave.

Etymology 2

suck +‎ -ery

Noun

suckery (uncountable)

1. (slang) Things or behaviors that suck (are bad).