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This is the Conversation Forum for American Slang << some more shit Squirrelly >> Subject: word origin Posted Aug 27, 2005 by BrotherRain   Posting 1 Hi, Does anyone know when the phrase "sucks" was first used. As in, "this movie sucks." Thank you Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: word origin Posted Oct 15, 2007 by newbkd28 This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 2 no- but I find it amuzing that it's usage is similar to "blows" Read the First Reply to this Posting Subject: word origin Posted Nov 12, 2008 by Still_WRD This is a reply to this Posting   Posting 3 'Sucks' and 'blows' share a common origin, and they do mean the same thing. Conversation list Most of the content on h2g2 is created by h2g2's Researchers, who are members of the public. The views expressed are theirs and unless specifically stated are not those of the BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of any external sites referenced. In the event that you consider anything on this page to be in breach of the site's House Rules, please click on the relevant button to alert our Moderation Team. Conversation list

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