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- [lik-ing]
- /ˈlɪk ɪŋ/
- /ˈlɪk.ɪŋ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [lik-ing]
- /ˈlɪk ɪŋ/
Definitions of licking word
- noun licking a stroke of the tongue over something. 1
- noun licking as much as can be taken up by one stroke of the tongue. 1
- noun licking salt lick. 1
- noun licking Informal. a blow. a brief, brisk burst of activity or energy. a quick pace or clip; speed. a small amount: I haven't done a lick of work all week. 1
- noun licking Usually, licks. a critical or complaining remark. 1
- noun licking Usually, licks. Jazz Slang. a musical phrase, as by a soloist in improvising. 1
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Origin of licking
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at lick, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Licking
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
licking popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
licking usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for licking
noun licking
- whipping — an instrument for striking, as in driving animals or in punishing, typically consisting of a lash or other flexible part with a more rigid handle.
- lashing — the flexible part of a whip; the section of cord or the like forming the extremity of a whip.
- drubbing — a blow with a stick or the like.
- thrashing — an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
- annihilation — the act of annihilating
Antonyms for licking
noun licking
- forfeit — a fine; penalty.
- loss — detriment, disadvantage, or deprivation from failure to keep, have, or get: to bear the loss of a robbery.
- surrender — to yield (something) to the possession or power of another; deliver up possession of on demand or under duress: to surrender the fort to the enemy; to surrender the stolen goods to the police.
- achievement — An achievement is something which someone has succeeded in doing, especially after a lot of effort.
- boon — You can describe something as a boon when it makes life better or easier for someone.
Top questions with licking
- how to get my dog to stop licking?
- how to get dog to stop licking?
- how to stop licking your lips?
- why is my dog licking everything?
- why is my dog licking the air?
- how to stop a dog from licking?
- why does my dog keep licking me?
- how to stop dogs from licking paws?
- why is my cat licking me?
- why does my dog keep licking?
- how to get a dog to stop licking?
See also
Matching words
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