Licking Meaning in English
word · lemma: lick
/ˈɫɪkɪŋ/
LI-king
/lˈɪkɪŋ/
LI-king
Definition
The act of passing the tongue over something to taste, clean, or show affection. It can also refer informally to a big defeat.
Usage & Nuances
Usually informal; refers to actual licking (dog, ice cream) or, in slang, a heavy defeat ('take a licking'). Not used for romantic kissing. Common with animals and children.
Spanish: lamidaPortuguese (BR): lambidaPortuguese (PT): lambidelaChinese (Simplified): 舔Chinese (Traditional): 舔Hindi: चाटनाArabic: لعقBengali: চাটা - পরাজয় (অপমানজনকভাবে)Russian: облизывание - сокрушительное поражениеJapanese: 舐めること - 大敗Vietnamese: liếm - thua đậmKorean: 핥기 - 큰 패배Turkish: yalama - ezici yenilgiUrdu: چٹائی - بری شکستIndonesian: menjilat - kekalahan telak
Example Sentences
The cat gave the kitten a gentle licking.
basic
He got a licking from the dog when he came home.
basic
She enjoyed the ice cream with slow licking.
basic
We took a real licking in that soccer match last night.
natural
The puppy’s constant licking made everyone laugh.
natural
If you leave food out, expect some licking from the cat.
natural