Lick: meaning, definitions and examples

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lick

[ lɪk ]

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action

To pass the tongue over something in order to taste, moisten, or clean it.

Synonyms

lap, lick up, taste

Examples of usage

The dog licked the ice cream cone before giving it back to its owner.
She licked the envelope before sealing it.

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informal

A small amount of a substance, especially a drink.

Synonyms

sip, swig, taste

Examples of usage

Just a lick of whiskey to warm me up.
She took a lick of the ice cream before handing it to her friend.

Translations

Translations of the word "lick" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamber

🇮🇳 चाटना (chaatna)

🇩🇪 lecken

🇮🇩 menjilat

🇺🇦 лизати

🇵🇱 lizać

🇯🇵 舐める (nameru)

🇫🇷 lécher

🇪🇸 lamer

🇹🇷 yalamak

🇰🇷 핥다 (halt-da)

🇸🇦 يلعق (yal'aq)

🇨🇿 líznout

🇸🇰 lízať

🇨🇳 舔 (tiǎn)

🇸🇮 lizati

🇮🇸 sleikja

🇰🇿 жалау

🇬🇪 ლოკვა (lok'va)

🇦🇿 yalamaq

🇲🇽 lamer

Word origin

The word 'lick' originated from the Old English word 'liccian', which means to pass the tongue over. It has been used in the English language for centuries to describe the action of touching something with the tongue. Over time, 'lick' has evolved to have additional meanings, such as a small amount of a substance. The word has remained a common and versatile term in modern English.