Meaning of the word licking in English
What does licking mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
licking
US /ˈlɪk.ɪŋ/
UK /ˈlɪk.ɪŋ/
Noun
1.
an act of passing the tongue over something
Example:
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The dog gave my hand a quick licking.
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He enjoyed the sweet licking of the ice cream cone.
2.
(informal) a severe defeat or beating
Example:
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Our team took a real licking in the final game.
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He gave the bully a good licking.
Verb
present participle of 'lick'
Example:
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The cat was licking its paws clean.
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Flames were licking at the dry wood.