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BNC: 44878 COCA: 29845

licking

2 ENTRIES FOUND:
licking /ˈlɪkɪŋ/ noun
licking
/ˈlɪkɪŋ/
noun
Learner's definition of LICKING
[singular] informal
: a severe beating痛打;痛揍
: a severe defeat惨败;挫折
often used figuratively常用作比喻
BNC: 44878 COCA: 29845

licking

noun

lick·​ing ˈli-kiŋ How to pronounce licking (audio)
1
: a sound thrashing : drubbing
2
: defeat

Example Sentences

His father threatened to give him a licking if he didn't stop misbehaving. our team took a licking last night, but we'll get them next time
Recent Examples on the Web Put it all together and foot licking seems as reasonable as kissing. Jenny Singer, Glamour, 21 July 2022 Excessive licking could be a sign your dog is anxious or has OCD. Jacob Livesay, USA TODAY, 6 July 2022 Masao Miyazaki, an animal behaviorist at Iwate University and an author on the study, explained that cats engage in four main behaviors with either catnip or silver vine: licking, chewing, rubbing and rolling. Sam Zlotnik, Smithsonian Magazine, 15 June 2022 Both books tell the story of a child prodigy who learned to take a licking as part of the family act. Chris Vognar, Los Angeles Times, 21 Jan. 2022 The company provides summaries to share with vets and alerts around behavioral problems like excessive licking or scratching. Laura Cooper, WSJ, 12 Jan. 2022 While toads have been revered by ancient cultures, this particular backstory of toad licking was conjured up by purveyors of 5-MEO-DMT. Jahan Marcu, Rolling Stone, 7 Jan. 2022 Common signs of allergies in dogs include itching, loss of fur, irritated eyes, the licking of paws, dry skin and red, inflamed skin. Star Tribune, 25 June 2021 If the licking is bothersome, don't reprimand the dog, but instead distract them from their mission with a treat. Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 28 May 2021 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1756, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of licking was in 1756
BNC: 44878 COCA: 29845

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