Pronunciation: /ˈlɪkɪŋ/
noun the action of moving the tongue across a surface, typically to taste or consume something
A1 The dog's licking of the ice cream cone made everyone laugh.
A2 The kitten's licking of its paws was a cute sight.
B1 The child's licking of the lollipop left a sticky mess on their hands.
B2 The chef's licking of the spoon indicated that the dish was delicious.
C1 The horse's licking of the salt block showed its need for minerals.
C2 The researcher's licking of the envelope to seal it was a common practice in the past.
adjective used to describe something that involves licking
A1 The dog was licking its paws.
A2 She caught her son licking the ice cream cone.
B1 The toddler was caught licking the window.
B2 The cat was licking its fur clean.
C1 The chef demonstrated the proper technique for licking the bowl clean.
C2 The scientist observed the behavior of the monkeys licking each other as a form of grooming.
formal The dog was caught licking the spilled milk off the floor.
informal My cat keeps licking my hand whenever I pet her.
slang Stop licking your wounds and get back out there.
figurative She couldn't resist licking her lips in anticipation of the delicious meal ahead.
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