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licks Definition and Meaning in English (licks definition)

verb
Synonyms:tasteslaps
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Licks definition: To pass the tongue over something, typically to moisten, taste, or clean it, often used in the third-person singular present tense as 'licks'.

Definitions of Licks

  1. 1verb

    To pass the tongue over something, typically to moisten, taste, or clean it, often used in the third-person singular present tense as 'licks'.

  2. 2noun

    Multiple acts of passing the tongue over something, or small amounts obtained by this action.

Example Sentences

casual

“The dog eagerly licks the last bit of food from its bowl.”

casual

“He gave the ice cream a few quick licks before it melted.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivelick
past tenselicked
present participlelicking
agent nounlicker

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Licks definition: To pass the tongue over something, typically to moisten, taste, or clean it, often used in the third-person singular present tense as 'licks'.
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'Licks' translates to 'licks' in English. Licks definition: To pass the tongue over something, typically to moisten, taste, or clean it, often used in the third-person singular present tense as 'licks'.
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