suck em up
Meaning: drink it up
Usage: This phrase means to drink something quickly. It's often used when someone is in a hurry or wants to finish a drink fast.
"Suck em up, da beer!"
"Suck 'em up, brah, gotta go!"
"He wen' suck 'em up da whole drink, fast!"
Origin: This is a Pidgin expression, using the English words "suck" and "up" to create a vivid description of drinking quickly.
What does "suck em up" mean in Hawaiian Pidgin?
"suck em up" means "drink it up" in Hawaiian Pidgin. This phrase means to drink something quickly. It's often used when someone is in a hurry or wants to finish a drink fast..
How do you pronounce "suck em up"?
"suck em up" is pronounced "SUK-em-up". Click the "Hear Pronunciation" button above to listen!
How do you use "suck em up" in a sentence?
Example: "Suck em up, da beer!"
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