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- [lik]
- /lɪk/
- /ˈlɪkə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lik]
- /lɪk/
Definitions of licker word
- verb with object licker to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed by up, off, from, etc.): to lick a postage stamp; to lick an ice-cream cone. 1
- verb with object licker to make, or cause to become, by stroking with the tongue: to lick a spoon clean. 1
- verb with object licker (of waves, flames, etc.) to pass or play lightly over: The flame licked the dry timber. 1
- verb with object licker Informal. to hit or beat, especially as a punishment; thrash; whip. to overcome or defeat, as in a fight, game, or contest. to outdo or surpass. 1
- verb without object licker to move quickly or lightly. 1
- noun licker a stroke of the tongue over something. 1
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Origin of licker
First appearance:
before 1000 One of the 6% oldest English words
before 1000; Middle English; Old English liccian, cognate with Old Saxon liccōn, Old High German leckōn; akin to Go bilaigon, Latin lingere, Greek leíchein to lick (up)
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Parts of speech for Licker
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
licker popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
licker usage trend in Literature
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