lick

Definition

  • verb: to pass the tongue over (a surface, an object, etc.)
  • verb: to draw the tongue over
  • often used in negative statements in U.S. English
  • synonyms: lap, flog, slap

Examples

  • He said some pretty harsh things to her, but she got in a few 'licks' herself. [=she also said some harsh things to him]

  • The players knew they would win and were 'licking their chops' as they waited for the game to start.

  • The movie has 'taken its licks' from the critics. [=has been harshly reviewed by the critics]

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