suctiony

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

suction +‎ -y

Adjective[edit]

suctiony (comparative more suctiony, superlative most suctiony)

  1. (informal) Of or resembling suction.
    • 2003, Lily Burana, Strip City: A Stripper's Farewell Journey Across America, page 223:
      Ruth muffles the receiver with her hand but I can just make out her saying, “Quiet, Emily. Mommy's on the phone.” There's the slight suctiony sound of her taking her hand off the mouthpiece.
    • 2016, Mo Daviau, Every Anxious Wave, page 116:
      It was more of a suctiony porthole than a door, and it was lined with a bright orange rubber gasket.