Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
lick-up
Verb
/ˈlɪk ʌp/
Definition
To consume or take in a substance, often used in the context of licking something from a surface.
Examples
- After dinner, the dog went over to lick up the crumbs that had fallen on the floor.
- The child quickly licked up the spilled ice cream before it could drip onto the ground.
Meaning
The act of using one’s tongue to take in food or liquid from a surface.
Synonyms
- scoop up
- guzzle
- slurp
