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   Lick

   /lik/

   

   verb

   • 1. pass the tongue over (something) in order to taste, moisten, or clean it: "he licked the stamp and stuck it on the envelope" Similar tonguewetmoistenwashcleantastelapslurp
   • ▪ (of a flame, wave, or breeze) move lightly and quickly like a tongue: "the flames licked around the wood" Similar flickerplayflickflitdartrippledance
   • 2. defeat (someone) comprehensively: informal "all right Mary, I know when I'm licked" Similar overcomeget the better ofsolvefind an answer tofind a solution toconquerbeatquellcontrolgovernmastercurbcheckbridletame
   • ▪ thrash: "she stands tall and could lick any man in the place" Similar defeatbeatbestconquertrouncethrashroutvanquishovercomeoverwhelmoverpowerdestroydrubget the better oftriumph overprevail overgain a victory overwin over/againstworstsubduequashcrushinformal:slaughtermurderkillclobberhammerwhippastecrucifydemolishwipe the floor withmake mincemeat oftake to the cleanerswalk (all) overrun rings aroundstuffmarmalizeshellacskunkown

   noun

   • 1. an act of licking something with the tongue: "Sammy gave his fingers a long lick"
   • ▪ a quick movement of flame, water, etc.: "a tiny lick of flame flickered around the mouth of the flamethrower"
   • 2. a light coating or quick application of something, especially paint: informal "all she'd need to do to the kitchen was give it a lick of paint" Similar dabbitdropdashspottouchhintdribblesplashsprinkletricklelittleinformal:smidgentadOpposite lashings
   • ▪ an extremely small amount of something abstract: US "there's not a lick of suspense in the entire plot"
   • 3. a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music: informal "cool guitar licks"
   • 4. a smart blow: informal "his mother gave him several licks for daring to blaspheme"
   • ▪ punishment, criticism, or heavy defeat: "you rejoice when you win and take your licks when you lose"

   Word Origin Old Englishliccian, of West Germanic origin; related to Dutch likken and German lecken, from an Indo-European root shared by Greek leikhein and Latin lingere.

   Derivatives

   • 1. licker noun

   Scrabble Points: 10

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2. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › lick_1lick verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   (disapproving) to show too much respect for somebody in authority because you want to please them synonym crawl. lick/get/knock somebody into shape. to train somebody so that they do a particular job, task, etc. well. Leave the boy with me—I'll soon lick him into shape! lick your lips.

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   Definition of lick verb in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionarylick | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

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   lick meaning: 1. to move your tongue across the surface of something: 2. the act of licking something: 3. If…. Learn more.

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   to overcome or defeat, as in a fight, game, or contest. to outdo or surpass. v.i. to move quickly or lightly. Idioms, Slang Terms lick ass, Slang (vulgar ).

6. www.britannica.com › dictionary › lickLick Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   LICK meaning: 1 : to pass the tongue over (a surface, an object, etc.); 2 : to take (something) into your mouth with your tongue

7. www.ldoceonline.com › dictionary › licklick | meaning of lick in Longman Dictionary of Contemporary ...

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   lick meaning, definition, what is lick: to move your tongue across the surface o...: Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishlick noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   a lick and a promise. (informal) the act of performing a task quickly and carelessly, especially of washing or cleaning something quickly. Definition of lick noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.