Sue
proper nounnouncommon in dialogue
- //suː//
A diminutive of the female given name Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name.
proper noun
- 1
A diminutive of the female given name Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name.
For the last decade at least, the trend seems to be that more untraditional names are being chosen over the Bobs, the Toms, the Sues and the Marys.
Etymology
Clipping.
noun
- 1
informalSynonym of Mary Sue (“type of character in fiction”).
Forms
- plural
- Sues
sudden · Occurring quickly with little or no warning or expectation;…suddenly · Happening quickly and with little or no warning; in a sudden…sue · To file a legal action against someone, generally a…
Sue · A diminutive of the female given name Susan and of related female given names; popular as a middle name.
suffer · To undergo hardship.suffering · Experiencing pain; characterized by suffering.suffice · To be enough or sufficient; to meet the need (of anything);…