Licker: meaning, definitions and examples

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licker

 

[ หˆlษชkษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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.
Context #2 | Noun

slang

A person who is overly eager or interested in something.

Synonyms

devotee, enthusiast, fanatic

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น lamedor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคŸเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Lecker

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penjilat

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะธะทัƒะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ lizus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ˆใ‚ใ‚‹่€… (nameru mono)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท lรฉcheur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ lamedor

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yalayฤฑcฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฅ๋Š” ์‚ฌ๋žŒ (halseun saram)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู„ุงุนู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ lรญzรกk

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ lรญzadlo

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ˆ”้ฃŸ่€… (tiวŽnshรญ zhฤ›)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ lizalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ sleikjari

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะปะฐัƒัˆั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ•แƒ (lokva)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yalaฤŸan

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ lamedor

Etymology

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.

See also: lick, licks.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,419, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.