Lick up: meaning, definitions and examples

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lick up

[ lɪk ʌp ]

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action

To pass the tongue over something.

Synonyms

consume, lap up, scoop up

Examples of usage

He licked up the spilled milk from the floor.
The dog licked up the crumbs from the table.
She licked up the ice cream before it melted.

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informal

To enthusiastically enjoy or appreciate something.

Synonyms

enjoy, relish, savor

Examples of usage

She really licked up the new book.
He licked up the opportunity to travel to Europe.
They licked up the delicious meal.

Translations

Translations of the word "lick up" in other languages:

🇵🇹 lamber para cima

🇮🇳 चाटना ऊपर

🇩🇪 auflecken

🇮🇩 menjilat ke atas

🇺🇦 облизувати

🇵🇱 zlizywać

🇯🇵 舐め上げる

🇫🇷 lécher vers le haut

🇪🇸 lamer hacia arriba

🇹🇷 yukarı yalamak

🇰🇷 위로 핥다

🇸🇦 يلعق لأعلى

🇨🇿 olizovat

🇸🇰 lízať

🇨🇳 舔上去

🇸🇮 polizati navzgor

🇮🇸 sleikja upp

🇰🇿 жоғары жалау

🇬🇪 ლოკვა

🇦🇿 yuxarı yalamaq

🇲🇽 lamer hacia arriba

Word origin

The origin of the phrase 'lick up' can be traced back to Old English, where 'liccian' meant 'to lick'. Over time, the phrase evolved to include the idea of enthusiastically enjoying something. The modern usage of 'lick up' reflects both the literal act of licking and the figurative sense of appreciating or consuming something with great enthusiasm.