How to Pronounce "lick your chops"
expression
ˈɫɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɑps
LIK yor CHAHPS or LIK yur CHAHPS
lˈɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɒps
LIK yaw CHOPS
Definition
To lick your lips or mouth, often because you're eager to eat something delicious. The phrase can also mean being very excited or eager for something good, not just food.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɪk/ /ˈjɔɹ/, /ˈjʊɹ/ /ˈtʃɑps
British English
lˈɪk/ /jˈɔː/ /tʃˈɒps
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LIK yor CHAHPS or LIK yur CHAHPS
UK
LIK yaw CHOPS
Listen in Context
The hungry dog started to lick his chops when he saw the steak.
Whenever she bakes cookies, the kids lick their chops in anticipation.
He licked his chops as the waiter placed the pizza on the table.
Investors are licking their chops over the new tech company's IPO.