English Vocabulary

sucker

shusha

User since 2012
Posts: 2

18 March 2012

Hello,
In my lesson to-day, Philip Cheeter says "sucker" to a restaurant-worker. I got the translation of this word and it seems to be an insult. I don't understand why he is insulting this person... ? Can somebody explain ? Thanks !

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AhQ ['a: kiu]
User since 2006
Posts: 2715
19 March 2012

Philip Cheeter's linguo is matched by his character: easygoing, offhand, crude, coarse, taking liberties with anyone, especially women.
Philip Cheeter's linguo is matched by his character: easygoing, offhand, crude, coarse, taking liberties with anyone, especially women.
Gymglish Support
User since 2010
Posts: 115
20 March 2012

Also, "so long, sucker" is a set phrase which is used when you are leaving and you have beaten someone, or done something that they can do nothing about. "Sucker" implies that they are stupid or powerless.
Also, "so long, sucker" is a set phrase which is used when you are leaving and you have beaten someone, or done something that they can do nothing about. "Sucker" implies that they are stupid or powerless.
ROMANO
User since 2012
Posts: 2
28 March 2012

You can also use the verb suck with the same meaning. For instance: "it sucks", which can be translated in French by "ca craint".
You can also use the verb suck with the same meaning. For instance: "it sucks", which can be translated in French by "ca craint".

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