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suckly

The English word “suckly” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Tending to, apt to, prone to, or desirous to suck.
  2. Causing desire to suck or be sucked; suckable; succulent.

Etymology

Exact formation uncertain, but apparently either from suck + -ly, suckle + -y, or suckle + -ly; or a combination of all.

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