LICKING — Definition of LICKING
verb
1
To stroke with the tongue.
The cat licked its fur.
2
To lap; to take in with the tongue.
She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.
3
To beat with repeated blows.
4
To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
My dad can lick your dad.
noun
1
An act of licking.
2
A severe beating.
3
A great loss or defeat.
Our football team took a licking last night.
📚 Source: en.wiktionary.org/wiki/lick
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