General
sook
What does sook mean?
A person who curries favour, a suck-up; can also mean a soft-hearted person.
"He's a right sook wi' the boss."
Origin
Scots form of 'suck', i.e. one who sucks up.
Frequently asked questions
What does sook mean?
A sook is someone who sucks up or curries favour — a crawler or sycophant. It can also affectionately mean a soft-hearted person or big softie.
Is calling someone a sook an insult?
It's usually a mild insult for a suck-up, though when it means 'a big softie' it can be gently affectionate depending on tone.
Where does the word sook come from?
It's the Scots form of 'suck', referring to someone who sucks up to others.
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