Licker: meaning, definitions and examples

Repeated due to typo; same context as above.

• The licker's enthusiasm was evident as the dog greeted her owner.
• He's a licker of envelopes, always volunteering to help with the mailing.

Commonly refers to an animal that laps up water or liquid using its tongue. Normally not used for humans. Often observed in the description of pets or wildlife.

• The cat is a neat lapper, making hardly any sound as it drinks.
• Out in the wild, the deer is a gentle lapper at the edge of the stream.

This term is rarely used and can sound awkward. It typically describes someone or something that enthusiastically consumes or enjoys something, often quickly or voraciously.

• At the party, he was the lapper-upper of all the compliments, basking in the attention.
• When it comes to new information, she's a lapper-upper, always eager to learn more.

Used in a negative sense to describe someone who excessively flatters or shows ridiculous levels of devotion to someone else, often for personal gain.

• Everyone at the office knew John was just the boss's licker, always agreeing with her no matter what she said

Neutral term for a person who is very interested in and passionate about a specific activity or subject.

• Mark is a car enthusiast who spends weekends working on his vintage models

Usually used in a negative or extreme context to describe someone with intense, unwavering zeal or support for a specific cause, often to the point of irrationality.

• His friends were worried because he had become a fitness fanatic, working out multiple times a day and following extreme diets

Appropriate for describing someone who is dedicated to a particular person, activity, or cause. It conveys a sense of respect and admiration.

• She's a devoted yoga devotee, practicing every morning without fail