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licking

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does licking mean?

verb

The act of touching or tasting something with the tongue, or the sound of something being touched or tasted with the tongue. The act of kissing or caressing something with the tongue.

Example

"She was licking her ice cream cone on a hot summer day."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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