lap up

US /læp ʌp/

UK /læp ʌp/

1.

to accept something with enthusiasm

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The audience lapped up every word of his speech.

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She lapped up all the compliments.

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devour relish savor gobble up soak up

2.

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

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The cat lapped up the milk quickly.

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The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.

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lick drink slurp

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lap in the lap of luxury in the lap of the gods on the up and up up up to come up with