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Meaning of 'licking' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Licking [ n.]
- A lapping with the tongue.
- A flogging or castigation.
2 . Licking [ p. pr. & vb. n.]
- of Lick

Meaning of 'licking' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . licking [ n]
Meaning (1):
- an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Example in sentence:
  • it was a narrow defeat;
  • the army's only defeat;
  • they suffered a convincing licking

Nearby Words:

lice licensable license licensed licensee licenser licensing licensure licentiate licentious

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