Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-lick-your-lips
idiom
/tə lɪk jər lɪps/
Definition
A phrase used to describe the action of licking one’s lips, often indicating anticipation or desire, particularly for food.
Examples
- As the delicious aroma filled the air, I couldn’t help but to lick my lips.
- Seeing the dessert menu made her lick her lips in anticipation.
Meaning
To lick one’s lips can convey a sense of eagerness or excitement, usually in relation to something pleasurable, such as food or an enjoyable experience.
Synonyms
- anticipate
- yearn
- desire
