Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lick-one's-chops
idiomatic expression
/lɪk wʌnz tʃɒps/
Definition
To show eagerness or anticipation, especially for something enjoyable, often associated with food.
Examples
- After not eating for hours, he licked his chops at the sight of the delicious meal.
- The children licked their chops in anticipation of the dessert coming their way.
Meaning
This phrase commonly describes the excitement someone feels when they are looking forward to something tasty.
Synonyms
- salivate
- anticipate eagerly
