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I am really enjoying the new Martin Luther King Jr stamp - just think about all those white bigots, licking the backside of a black man.
Dick Gregory

Meaning of "licking" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF LICKING

licking  [ˈlɪkɪŋ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF LICKING

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Licking is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES LICKING MEAN IN ENGLISH?

licking

Licking

Licking is the action of passing the tongue over a surface, typically either to deposit saliva onto the surface, or to collect liquid, food or minerals onto the tongue for ingestion, or to communicate with other animals. Many animals both groom themselves and eat or drink by licking.

Definition of licking in the English dictionary

The definition of licking in the dictionary is a beating. Other definition of licking is a defeat.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH LICKING


arse-licking
ˈɑːsˌlɪkɪŋ
ass-licking
ˈæsˌlɪkɪŋ
baking
ˈbeɪkɪŋ
braking
ˈbreɪkɪŋ
breaking
ˈbreɪkɪŋ
breathtaking
ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ
clicking
ˈklɪkɪŋ
decision-making
dɪˈsɪʒənˌmeɪkɪŋ
hiking
ˈhaɪkɪŋ
hydraulicking
haɪˈdrɒlɪkɪŋ
liking
ˈlaɪkɪŋ
making
ˈmeɪkɪŋ
picking
ˈpɪkɪŋ
rollicking
ˈrɒlɪkɪŋ
striking
ˈstraɪkɪŋ
taking
ˈteɪkɪŋ
trafficking
ˈtræfɪkɪŋ
undertaking
ˈʌndəˌteɪkɪŋ
Viking
ˈvaɪkɪŋ
waking
ˈweɪkɪŋ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE LICKING

licitly
licitness
lick
lick into shape
lick one´s chops
lick one´s lips
lick one´s wounds
lick the boots of
lick-alike
licker
lickerish
lickerishly
lickerishness
lickety-split
lickpenny
lickspit
lickspittle
licorice
lictor
lictorian

WORDS THAT END LIKE LICKING

attacking
backing
banking
blocking
checking
cracking
docking
fucking
hacking
kicking
lacking
locking
mocking
overclocking
packing
rocking
shocking
stocking
sucking
tracking
trucking

Synonyms and antonyms of licking in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «LICKING»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «licking» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of licking
beat · beating · best · brush · clip · clobber · dab · dart · defeat · drubbing · excel · flick · flicker · flog · flogging · hiding · ignite · kindle · lap · outdo · outstrip · overcome · pace · pasting · rate · ripple · rout · run rings around · sample · slap · spank · spanking · speck · speed · strike · stroke · stuff · surpass · tank · tanning · taste · thrash · thrashing · tongue · top · touch · trounce · undo · vanquish · wallop · wash · whipping

Translation of «licking» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF LICKING

Find out the translation of licking to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of licking from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «licking» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

lamiendo
570 millions of speakers

English

licking
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चाट
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

لعق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

лизать
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

lambendo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরাজয়
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

léchage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Menjilat
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

lecken
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

なめること
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

핥아
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Licking
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự thua
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நக்கி
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पराभव
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

yalama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

leccare
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

lizanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

лизати
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

lins
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

γλείψιμο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

lek
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

slick
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

slikking
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of licking

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LICKING»

The term «licking» is very widely used and occupies the 8.732 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «LICKING» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about licking

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8 QUOTES WITH «LICKING»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word licking.
1
Dick Gregory
I am really enjoying the new Martin Luther King Jr stamp - just think about all those white bigots, licking the backside of a black man.
2
Kevin James
I don't want to be known as this goody-two-shoes who can only do comedies where puppies are licking peanut butter off my face.
3
Tim Blake Nelson
I started writing 'Leaves Of Grass' when my professional life was falling apart somewhat. I just had a movie implode in pre-production. And so I came back licking my wounds to New York, where I live, and started to write a script about a protagonist for whom the exact same thing happened: His life was falling apart.
4
Melissa Rivers
The interviews have been a little tough due to the fact that we're interviewing dogs. We see a lot of contestants licking themselves, but we're used to that from covering the Grammys.
5
Mike Wallace
There's nothing, repeat, nothing to be ashamed of when you're going through a depression. If you get help, the chances of your licking it are really good. But, you have to get yourself onto a safe path.
6
Barry White
The cops picked me up for attempted murder. I can still see the detectives, licking their chops. Thought they had me. Two weeks later, the cat came out of a coma and told the truth. I was innocent.
7
Bernard Williams
There is no psychiatrist in the world like a puppy licking your face.
8
Moon Unit Zappa
The idea of licking stamps seemed great fun for me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LICKING»

Discover the use of licking in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to licking and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Centennial History of the City of Newark and Licking County, ...
Nearly all the waters of Licking county flow into the Muskingum river, by way of the Pataskala or Licking river, and the Wakatomika. The exceptions are that the rains falling upon the southern portions of Hopewell, Bowling Green, Franklin and ...
Edwin M. P. Brister, 1909
2
Is Kissing a Girl Who Smokes Like Licking an Ashtray?
An eighteen-year-old pinball addict and a smart-mouthed girl who don't quite fit in with anyone else develop a special relationship.
Randy Powell, 2008
3
Licking Sweet Death: Energy and Information to Stop ...
The membrane, or outer skin, of each cell in our body-no matter what type of cell-are TOILing, that is, the cell membranes are: T-toxic, O-oxidized, I-inflamed, and L-less optimal mitochondrial function The cause of this is an addiction to ...
Hugo Rodier, 2010
4
Honoring the Veterans of Licking County, Ohio: An ...
"From the Revolutionary War to today's conflicts in the Middle East, the men and women of Licking County, Ohio, have always answered the call to duty. This book honors those who served"--Back cover.
Aaron J. Keirns, Nathan J. Keirns, 2009
5
Licking: Webster's Quotations, Facts and Phrases
Never tell yourself this is too much for me. It's no use. I can't go on. If you do you're licked, and by your own thinking too.
‎2008
6
Licking County
Licking County is located at the geographic center of Ohio, with its eastern part being hilly and rough and the western portion flattening out as the beginning of the midwestern plains. The history of the county really began over 2,000 years ago ...
Connie L. Rutter, Sondra Brockway Gartner, 2007
7
Historical Sketches of the Disciple Churches in Licking ...
Being Pioneer Paper No. 53, of the Licking County Pioneer Association Jacob Winter. bounds of the congregation. B. Cumpston and L. Cake are the present acting Deacons. The membership amounts to about 40 at present. A. Burns, David ...
Jacob Winter, 1869
8
Licking Your Wounds: Assisting the Healing Process
Understanding what is required of us to obtain, maintain, and sustain wellness is the key to licking our wounds. So — don't believe what I say. Find out whether my words are true by experimenting and experiencing within yourself, using your ...
Charles Sommer, 1992
9
Licking County's Gallant Soldiers
Licking County Soldiers' Monumental Association, Newark, O., Isaac Smucker. McKnight, I., was a member of Co. A., 76th O. V. I., and died April 27, 1863, at Vicksburg, Mississippi. McCloy, James, was a member of Co. F., 135th O. N. Guards, ...
Licking County Soldiers' Monumental Association, Newark, O., Isaac Smucker, 1874
10
Please Stop Licking the Window
Chapter. 1: Please. Stop. Licking. The. Window. I come by this window several times a day, and most trips I have to stop and clean little nose smudges off the window panes. This window is at the top of our staircase and looks out over our yard.
Carol Gilreath, 2012

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LICKING»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term licking is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Licking County couple fights not to mow big yard | The Columbus …
The three trustees of Licking County's St. Albans Township and the township's zoning inspector feel differently. They say the yard is overgrown. «Columbus Dispatch, Jul 15»
2
Licking County 18U Athletics win Dusty Diamonds
The 18U Athletics won the Dusty Diamonds Classic this weekend for the fourth consecutive summer. The A's beat CBF Kids 5-3 in the ... «The Newark Advocate, Jul 15»
3
Grand Lake 12, Licking County Settlers 11, 10 inn.
The Settlers scored seven runs during the eighth and ninth innings to tie, but the visiting Mariners scored a run with two outs in the 10th inning ... «The Newark Advocate, Jul 15»
4
All Licking Heights third-graders could advance … - ThisWeek News
Licking Heights curriculum director Angel King said she expects all of the district's approximately 300 third-graders will advance to fourth grade ... «ThisWeekNews, Jul 15»
5
Nicki Minaj Licking Meek Mill Mouth On Stage PinkPrint Tour …
Nicki Minaj kick start the North American leg of her PinkPrint tour on Friday in Dalla, Texas with a bang. Aside from her licking her boyfriend ... «Urban Islandz, Jul 15»
6
We in Labour can't afford to spend any time licking our wounds …
That's why it is so vital that the Labour Party wastes no time licking our wounds after an election hiding. We have to quickly pick ourselves up, ... «Mirror.co.uk, Jul 15»
7
Ariana Grande Gets a Rude Awakening after Donut-Licking Fiasco …
There was no denying that she did and said what she has done or spoke about because the video really showed her licking the donuts and ... «Master Herald, Jul 15»
8
Licking County Settlers 2, Grand Lake Mariners 1
Licking Valley graduate Craig Prince struck out four in two scoreless innings Saturday to help the Settlers preserve a Great Lakes Summer ... «The Newark Advocate, Jul 15»
9
Ariana Grande calls America 'the greatest country' after doughnut …
A more patriotic Ariana Grande returned to the stage Thursday for the first time since her doughnut-licking scandal. "I'm so grateful to be here in ... «Syracuse.com, Jul 15»
10
Joe Jonas posts Instagram photo of Gigi Hadid licking his neck
But it looks like Joe Jonas and Gigi Hadid now don't mind who sees they are more than just friends after the singer posted a neck licking PDA ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»

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