Sucker ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Sucker ( noun )

1. A person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of.
2. A person who has a strong liking or interest in something.
3. A plant stem that attaches to a surface and takes root, forming a new plant.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'sucker' is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated in the united states in the late 1700s.

Examples:

1. He's such a sucker for romantic comedies, he cries at every one.
2. She always falls for the old 'rabbit out of a hat' trick, she's a real sucker.
3. The young trees were growing well, but many of them were damaged when the wind knocked over the stakes, leaving the saplings to grow as freestanding suckers.
4. Tom was a real sucker for a good deal and always found himself buying things he didn't need.
5. The bark of the tree is rough to the touch and has numerous suckers growing from its base.

(As a verb)

Sucker ( verb )

1. A person who is easily fooled or taken advantage of.
2. A person who has a strong liking or interest in something.
3. A plant stem that attaches to a surface and takes root, forming a new plant.

Origin:

The origin of the word 'sucker' is uncertain, but it is thought to have originated in the united states in the late 1700s.

Examples:

1. He's such a sucker for romantic comedies, he cries at every one.
2. She always falls for the old 'rabbit out of a hat' trick, she's a real sucker.
3. The young trees were growing well, but many of them were damaged when the wind knocked over the stakes, leaving the saplings to grow as freestanding suckers.
4. Tom was a real sucker for a good deal and always found himself buying things he didn't need.
5. The bark of the tree is rough to the touch and has numerous suckers growing from its base.