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Vine sucker
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a person regarded as parasitic, leeching off others, or contemptible
Offensive
Slang
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Human
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
vine suckers
What is the origin of the term "vine sucker" and how is it used?
"Vine sucker" is a slang term for a person regarded as parasitic, leeching off others, or contemptible. It appeared in English in the 20th century, using the metaphor of a sucker on a vine—an organism that clings to a host for sustenance—to describe someone who exploits others. The term is used in informal, mocking, or critical contexts, often among peers or in storytelling. It is derogatory, context-dependent, and conveys clear disapproval, though it is not highly vulgar.
Examples
That vine sucker keeps mooching money from everyone at work.
