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Meaning of licking
The primary meaning of the word "licking" is the act of passing the tongue over something, typically in order to taste or remove something.
Etymology of licking
The word "licking" originates from the Old English word "liccian", which is also the source of the Modern English word "lick"
The word has been used in the English language since the 9th century, initially to describe the act of passing the tongue over something, and later to describe various other actions, such as the motion of flames or the action of a dog's tongue
Synonyms
Definitions
- The act of passing the tongue over something, typically in order to taste or remove something
- * A flicking or sweeping motion of the tongue, typically in order to remove or gather something
Usage Examples
- The dog was licking its wounds after the fight
- * She was licking her ice cream cone on a hot summer day
- * The flames were licking at the edges of the room