adj

bloodsucking

BLUHD-suh-kihng

Bloodsucking (adj) means feeding on the blood of another creature. Example: “Mosquitoes are bloodsucking insects.”

adj

Feeding on the blood of another creature.

"Mosquitoes are bloodsucking insects."

(informal) Exploitative or parasitic.

"She accused the company of bloodsucking business practices."

How to use bloodsucking

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishFeeding on blood, or figuratively, exploiting others.

Common pairings

bloodsucking parasite

bloodsuckings plural

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What does “bloodsucking” mean?

The word “bloodsucking” means feeding on the blood of another creature. In plain terms, feeding on blood, or figuratively, exploiting others.

How do you pronounce “bloodsucking”?

“Bloodsucking” is pronounced BLUHD-suh-kihng (/ˈblʌdˌsʌkɪŋ/ in IPA).

How do you use “bloodsucking” in a sentence?

Here is “bloodsucking” used in a sentence: “Mosquitoes are bloodsucking insects.”

What part of speech is “bloodsucking”?

“Bloodsucking” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “bloodsucking” have?

“Bloodsucking” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: feeding on the blood of another creature.