Licker: meaning, definitions and examples
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licker
[ หlษชkษr ]
informal
A person or animal that licks something.
Synonyms
lapper, lapper-upper
Examples of usage
- He was known as the licker of the group, always licking his fingers after a meal.
- The licker dog wagged his tail happily as he licked his owner's face.
slang
A person who is overly eager or interested in something.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- She's a real licker for fashion, always following the latest trends.
- Don't be such a licker for compliments, learn to appreciate yourself.
Translations
Translations of the word "licker" in other languages:
๐ต๐น lamedor
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคจเฅ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช Lecker
๐ฎ๐ฉ penjilat
๐บ๐ฆ ะปะธะทัะฝ
๐ต๐ฑ lizus
๐ฏ๐ต ่ใใ่ (nameru mono)
๐ซ๐ท lรฉcheur
๐ช๐ธ lamedor
๐น๐ท yalayฤฑcฤฑ
๐ฐ๐ท ํฅ๋ ์ฌ๋ (halseun saram)
๐ธ๐ฆ ูุงุนู
๐จ๐ฟ lรญzรกk
๐ธ๐ฐ lรญzadlo
๐จ๐ณ ่้ฃ่ (tiวnshรญ zhฤ)
๐ธ๐ฎ lizalec
๐ฎ๐ธ sleikjari
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแ (lokva)
๐ฆ๐ฟ yalaฤan
๐ฒ๐ฝ lamedor
Word origin
The word 'licker' originated from the Middle English word 'likour', which means one who licks. It has been used in English language for centuries to describe both literal and figurative actions of licking. Over time, the slang use of 'licker' to refer to someone enthusiastic or eager about something has evolved, reflecting the diverse nature of language development.