Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
licking
noun
/ˈlɪk.ɪŋ/
Definition
The act of passing the tongue over a surface or object.
Examples
- The dog was licking its paws to clean them.
- She gave her ice cream a quick licking before taking a big bite.
- He felt a licking sensation on his ice cream cone as he savored each taste.
Meaning
Licking involves using the tongue to touch something, often to taste or clean it.
Synonyms
- tasting
- sipping
- cleaning
- lapping
