licked
word · lemma: lick
/ˈɫɪkt/
likt
/lˈɪkt/
likt
Definition
Past tense of 'lick': to move the tongue over something, usually to taste, clean, or show affection.
Usage & Nuances
'Licked' is often used literally for tasting or cleaning, but can also mean 'defeated' in informal speech ('They got licked in the game'). Common with 'ice cream', 'envelope', 'wound'. Avoid using with people; it's mostly for animals or food.
Spanish: lamióPortuguese (BR): lambeuPortuguese (PT): lambeuChinese (Simplified): 舔了Chinese (Traditional): 舔了Hindi: चाटाArabic: لعقBengali: চাটলRussian: облизалJapanese: なめたVietnamese: liếmKorean: 핥았다Turkish: yaladıUrdu: چاٹاIndonesian: menjilat
Example Sentences
The dog happily licked my face when I got home.
natural
I accidentally licked some frosting off my finger.
natural
The cat licked the milk from the bowl.
basic
She licked the ice cream before it melted.
basic
He licked the envelope to close it.
basic
Our team really got licked in last night's match.
natural