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licking.

The act by which something is licked.

7 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈlɪkɪŋ/
  1. The act by which something is licked.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A severe beating.

    countable · informal · uncountable
  3. A great loss or defeat.

    countable · informal · uncountable
    Our football team took a licking last night.
verb/ˈlɪkɪŋ/
  1. present participle and gerund of lick

    form-of · gerund · participle · present
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