ALL meanings of licking
lick·ing
L l - noun licking A severe defeat or beating. 1
- noun licking lapping with tongue 1
- noun licking severe defeat 1
- noun licking physical beating 1
- 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
- verb with object licking 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 licking to make, or cause to become, by stroking with the tongue: to lick a spoon clean. 1
- verb with object licking (of waves, flames, etc.) to pass or play lightly over: The flame licked the dry timber. 1
- verb with object licking 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 licking to move quickly or lightly. 1
- idioms licking last licks, a final turn or opportunity: We got in our last licks on the tennis court before the vacation ended. 1
- idioms licking lick and a promise, a hasty and perfunctory performance in doing something: I didn't have time to clean thoroughly, so I gave the room a lick and a promise. 1
- idioms licking lick ass, Slang: Vulgar. kiss (def 18). 1
- idioms licking lick into shape, Informal. to bring to completion or perfection through discipline, hard work, etc.: They needed another rehearsal to lick the production into shape. 1
- idioms licking lick one's chops. chop3 (def 7). 1
- idioms licking lick one's wounds. wound1 (def 6). 1
- idioms licking lick the dust. dust (def 24). 1
- countable noun licking A licking is a severe defeat by someone in a fight, battle, or competition. 0
- noun licking a beating 0
- noun licking a defeat 0
- noun licking the act of a person or thing that licks 0
- noun licking a whipping 0
- noun licking An act of licking. 0
- noun licking (Slang) A severe beating. 0
- noun licking (Slang) A great loss or defeat. 0
- verb licking present participle of lick. 0