Licking

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

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Definition of Licking

verb

  1. To stroke with the tongue.

    "The cat licked its fur."

  2. To lap; to take in with the tongue.

    "She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."

  3. To beat with repeated blows.
  4. To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.

    "My dad can lick your dad."

  5. To overcome.

    "I think I can lick this."

noun

  1. An act of licking.
  2. A severe beating.
  3. A great loss or defeat.

    "Our football team took a licking last night."

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