lap up

US /læp ʌp/
UK /læp ʌp/
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1.

devorar, disfrutar

to accept something with enthusiasm

:
The audience lapped up every word of his speech.
El público devoró cada palabra de su discurso.
She lapped up all the compliments.
Ella disfrutó todos los cumplidos.
2.

lamer, beber a lengüetadas

to drink a liquid by scooping it up with the tongue

:
The cat lapped up the milk quickly.
El gato lamía la leche rápidamente.
The dog lapped up the water from the bowl.
El perro lamía el agua del cuenco.