Definition & Meaning
- Cocksucker (noun, vulgar/derogatory): A strongly offensive slang term, literally referring to someone who performs oral sex on a penis.
- Figurative meaning: Used as a crude insult toward men or women, often without literal sexual intent, simply to demean.
- In some subcultures, it can also be used neutrally or descriptively in sexual contexts, but this is rare in general English.
Etymology: From cock (slang for penis) + sucker (one who sucks).
Pronunciation
- /ˈkɒkˌsʌkər/ (UK)
- /ˈkɑːkˌsʌkər/ (US)
- Rhymes with block-sucker.
Grammatical Formation
- Singular: cocksucker
- Plural: cocksuckers
- Adjective (slang): cocksucking (offensive, can mean either literally performing oral sex or metaphorically showing subservience).
Word Comparisons
- Cocksucker vs. Motherfucker: Both are extreme insults; cocksucker is more sexual in imagery.
- Cocksucker vs. Bastard: Bastard insults birth or character, less sexually explicit.
- Cocksucker vs. Slut/Whore: Cocksucker is directed at both genders; slut and whore are more often gendered toward women.
Prepositional Usage
- Cocksucker of: Rare, figurative (“That cocksucker of a boss never listens”).
- Cocksucker with: “He called me a cocksucker with no respect.”
- Cocksucker for (slang, crude): May imply subservience (“He’s a cocksucker for power”).
Real-Life Examples
- “The gangster movie was full of insults like cocksucker.”
- “He shouted at the referee, calling him a cocksucker.”
- “In a sexual context, cocksucker literally refers to someone performing oral sex.”
Common Collocations
- dirty cocksucker
- lying cocksucker
- stupid cocksucker
- greedy cocksucker
- cocksucking attitude (figurative, crude)
Idiomatic / Figurative Usage
- Political cocksucker: Used insultingly to describe someone seen as subservient or corrupt.
- Cocksucker deal: A bad, exploitative agreement (slang).
- Pop culture: Frequently used as profanity in films and TV shows (e.g., Deadwood).
Synonyms
(most are offensive) bastard, asshole, motherfucker, prick, jerk, dickhead
Antonyms
gentleman, friend, ally, decent person
Related Terms
- Oral sex (sexual act the literal word refers to)
- Profanity (general use as an insult)
- BDSM slang (sometimes used literally in kink/sexual play)
Connection to Sexuality
Yes. Cocksucker is directly tied to sexuality. Its literal meaning is someone performing oral sex on a penis, but in everyday use, it functions as a highly offensive insult. In LGBTQ+ contexts, it can also be associated with homophobic slurs, though some may reclaim or neutralize the word.
Sample Sentences
- “The mobster yelled, ‘You cocksucker, I’ll get you for this!’”
- “The movie was banned for excessive use of the word cocksucker.”
- “Though vulgar, in literal terms, a cocksucker is simply someone performing oral sex.”
- “He acted like a cocksucker for power, selling out his own team.”
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