Definitions
There are 10 meanings of the word
Licking.
Licking - as a noun
An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Example: "It was a narrow defeat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defeat10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8finish12failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beating10drubbing14lacing9thrashing16trouncing12whacking21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corporal punishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Licking - as a verb
To stroke with the tongue.
Example: "The cat licked its fur."
To lap; to take in with the tongue.
Example: "She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."
To beat with repeated blows.
To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.
Example: "My dad can lick your dad."
To overcome.
Example: "I think i can lick this."
To perform cunnilingus.
To do anything partially.
(of flame, waves etc.) to lap.
Example Sentences
"He was caught licking a lollipop."
"The dog's licking was making a slurping sound."
"She enjoyed the licking of the ice cream cone."
"The baby's face was covered in chocolate from the licking of a popsicle."
"The act of licking provides sensory pleasure to some individuals."
Word Game Points
Is LICKING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, licking is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LICKING has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is LICKING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, licking is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLICKING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.
Is LICKING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, licking is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLICKING has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
