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suck
What does suck mean?
Sweets. Confectionery. The Black Country term that's outlasted most of the dialect — even kids still use it. Catch-all for anything from a quarter of pear drops to a lolly. Goes back to the literal act: a sweet you suck on.
"Can I have some suck from the corner shop, Nan?"
Frequently asked questions
What does suck mean in the Black Country?
It means sweets — the Black Country word for confectionery.
How do you use suck in a sentence?
"The kids spent their pocket money on a bag of suck."
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