Suckling?

[the_bragis]

I read a story a while back that had a guy 'suckling on her breasts'. I thought maybe it was a typo, but since then I've read a couple more with the same wording.

I don't know, when I think of 'suckling' I tend to think of a pig with an apple in it's mouth surrounded by parsley and roast potatoes.

Is it just me, or does that read oddly to other people?

Alex (fem)

 

[Weird Harold]

'suckling on her breasts'. I thought maybe it was a typo, but since then I've read a couple more with the same wording

It's not a typo, but it is redundant. That's probably why it looks funny to you.

"Suckling" is a synonym for "nursing." It's understood that one "nurses" at a breast so "suckling her breasts" is redundant.


"Suckling Pig" is a young pig -- possible just short of being weaned -- roasted whole -- often served with an apple in it's mouth.

This is an example of authors stretching their vocabulary to the breaking point by using words they don't fully understand.

 

[Un-registered]

I read a story a while back that had a guy 'suckling on her breasts'. I thought maybe it was a typo, but since then I've read a couple more with the same wording.

I don't know, when I think of 'suckling' I tend to think of a pig with an apple in it's mouth surrounded by parsley and roast potatoes.

Is it just me, or does that read oddly to other people?

Alex (fem)

Suckling implies the passing of nourishment. Technically it is not possible to suckle on a nipple that is not lactating. If she isn't in milk (s)he is only sucking her nipple.

Yum, yum.

 

[karmadog]

That's why smoking a joint is different from smokling a joint. Ain't English grand?

 

[Angeline]

smokling a joint

I had no intention of posting, but kdog, I just had to say you slay me. That is very, very funny.

 

[Guest]

drives me nuts

Bragis-

I have also noticed this in stories and it really bugs me...

Even though I nursed all of my children, I still dislike the verb "suckle"... perhaps the authors are trying to convey succulent sucking?

Or, maybe, it is a fetish... I have had some guys tell me that "getting some" while "getting some" is a fantasy they have. My husband just said it was very weird.

b

 

[TheEarl]

Suckle just sounds childish and/or old-fashioned to me.

The Earl

 

[jon.hayworth]

Surely "suckling" - "suck" is yet another example of the diverse development of English. A lot of words used in English USA, is different to English UK. The historical reason for this is that from the late 17th Century the inhabitants of the New World were going their own way, and their English developed along a slightly divergent path to the path followed by English in England.

If you recall your history you will know that the "Founding Fathers" were members of a somewhat troublesome sect. This sect already (at the time they left England) used English in an archaic manner that marked them out from the main-stream of society.

Add to all that the heavy larding of English spoken by the Scots and Irish plus the English spoken by the criminal transportees and one can see why American English at times uses "old English" words - a common example is the word "gotten" that modern UK English has long ago shortened to "got".

The same situation exists in Canada - the French spoken there uses many words not found in modern French - it is more akin to the French spoken pre-French Revolution.

Instead of moaning about people using words which sound wierd to our ears let us celebrate the broad diversity of the English language. And if you want to read some really wierd English - read Alex-de-Kock's story written in the Tyneside "Geordie" dialect - Tyneside is Newcastle a place in the NE of England.The link to the story (if I pasted it correctly) Aye Pet, aal the way


jon

 

[gentlelady]

I thnk that this may be about my stories.

I have used the offensive word.

My use of it was more of a norishment of the soul than the literal meaning of the word.

I stand chastised and will not use it again.

 

[Guest]

Hmmmmm

Another interesting picture.........

Suckling her pussy? I remember reading that one someplace before too. (Gee, I hope I didn't write that one!)


I remain,

 

[Wicked-N-Erotic]

Oh No, now I have to go back and read my stories and see if I've used that. I'm thinking I did in one of my first ones and yes, to me it does sound funny and out of place for a erotic story.
Wicked

 

[Diane Marie]

My, My, the_bragis, you’ve insulted about half the female writers who post to this board, along with many others who write romance in lieu of erotica.

Childish? Men don’t grow up, a man suckling at my breast is very appropriate. Maybe you’d like "he engulfed my mammary gland with his mouth," better.

As for "Suckling her pussy", only a man could come up with that one.

Sometimes Weird Harold what you have to say is very helpful, this time it’s just words.

More seriously, I have used it, I’m sure I well again, it bring to mind a certain mental image, at least for me, and I’m assuming others as well, it’s not all that uncommon. Maybe it sounds a bit motherly to some, but at times, even during a sexual encounter, we mother our men.

 

[the_bragis]

Hello Diane Marie,

My, My, the_bragis, you’ve insulted about half the female writers who post to this board, along with many others who write romance in lieu of erotica.

Please call me Alex.

It is never, and never will be my intention to insult anyone here. I was merely airing an opinion, and asking for the same in return.

Romance in lieu of eroitca - I understand what you are saying, but it's a little like Gloria Leonard's famous quote, isn't it? "The difference between pornography and erotica is lighting."

Maybe you’d like "he engulfed my mammary gland with his mouth," better.

Oh dear! Who's insulting who here?

Sometimes Weird Harold what you have to say is very helpful, this time it’s just words.

Yes I agree WH is very knowledgeable, but just to be sure I checked my dictionary. 'Suckling' is not a verb (or a gerund) according to the Australian Collins, I realise American or English versions may vary, but only slightly.

I understand also that by common usage the meaning of many words has changed over time. 'Cute' is one that comes to mind, however, I'm not so sure about this one.

More seriously, I have used it, I’m sure I will again, it brings to mind a certain mental image, at least for me, and I’m assuming others as well, it’s not all that uncommon.

More seriously still, go for it Diane Marie. Everyone is different, none more so than me, it's more than likely I'm in a minority here.

Maybe it sounds a bit motherly to some, but at times, even during a sexual encounter, we mother our men.

Amen!

Have a good day,

Alex (fem).

 

[Un-registered]

Yes I agree WH is very knowledgeable, but just to be sure I checked. 'Suckling' is not a verb (or a gerund) according to the Australian Collins, I realise American or English versions may vary, but only slightly.

The Shorter Oxford English Dictionary lists:
suckle

1 a v.t. Feed (a child or young animal) from the breast or teat. Late Middle English.

1 b fig. Nourish; bring up, rear. Mid 17th C.

2 v.t. Cause to feed from the breast or teat; put to suck. Now rare. Early 16th C.

3 a v.i. Suck at the breast or teat. Also foll. by on. Late 17th C.

3 b v.t. Suck milk from (the breast or teat). Late 20th C.


J. HERRIOT A large sow..suckling a litter of..twelve piglets.

J. GATHORNE-HARDY Children of the poor had a better chance of survival because their own mothers suckled them.

P. CAREY Harry Joy was suckled on stories in..the little weatherboard house.

W. MARSHALL Suckling calves after..ten weeks old, is bad management.

Scientific American Kittens..develop a preference for the nipple on which they suckle during the first and second day.

KITZINGER The baby suckles..in..her arms.

 

[the_bragis]

Re: The meaning of the word suckling.

Ok, I was wrong.

Well it's not the first time, and it certainly won't be the last either.

Alex.

 

[Guest]

lol........

Actually bragis.....

You can suckle me anytime. And I do agree with you on one point, sometimes men "do" feel the need and desire to be mothered.......<wink>

I remain,

 

[Octavian]

suckling

Originally posted by the_bragis

Ok, I was wrong.

You're letting the side down here, Alex.

As my wife would say,

Women are never wrong.

It is just that they are not always completely right!

 

[Un-registered]

Re: suckling

As my wife would say,

Women are never wrong.

It is just that they are not always completely right!

Oh. My better half just says that I didn't understand what she was trying to say.

 

[TheEarl]

Bit militant today DM? Although men are traditionally less mature, it's a bit simplified to insult the entire race in that manner.

The Earl

 

[Diane Marie]

Bit militant today DM? Although men are traditionally less mature, it's a bit simplified to insult the entire race in that manner.

The Earl

Race? Shouldn't that be gender?
Please don’t tell me some men actually grow up, how very boring.

 

[Octavian]

Men do grow up!

originally posted by Diane Marie

Please don’t tell me some men actually grow up, how very boring.

Of course we do, Diane Marie. And if you don't believe me, I will hit you with my rattle!

 

[TheEarl]

Of course men grow up. When I say that, I do mean vertically rather than mentally.

The Earl

 

[Quasimodem]

I had always taken 'suckle' to mean more enthusiastic than mere 'sucking'

But then, I am cursed with a rural upbringing.

Perhaps those hummingbirds amongst the honeysuckle actually DO know the words, and are simply trying to avoid acrimony.

 

[NorthwestRain]

I think the word 'suckle' is great in erotic writing, right or wrong!
Evolution of English gives me chills of pleasure.
I hope no-one would drop their use of the word because of a few negative comments.
Get over it!

 

[SlickTony]

Even though I nursed all of my children, I still dislike the verb "suckle"...

That's probably the reason. Sometimes sex and lactation work well together, but IME it most often does not.