licking
Pronunciation:
/ˈlɪkɪŋ/verb
Definitions
To stroke with the tongue.
Example: The cat licked its fur.
To lap; to take in with the tongue.
Example: She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.
To beat with repeated blows.
To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
Example: My dad can lick your dad.
noun
Definitions
An act of licking.
A severe beating.
A great loss or defeat.
Example: Our football team took a licking last night.