licking
Pronunciation: [ˈlɪkɪŋ]
Context: "animal behavior"
(verb) to move the tongue across a surface, like when a dog or cat licks something. It’s like using your tongue to taste or clean something.
Example
The dog was happily licking its owner's hand.
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The cat did not lick its food; it just stared at it.
Example
Why is the puppy licking the floor?
Context: "action"
(verb) to touch something lightly with your tongue, often to get a taste. It's a way for animals and sometimes people to explore flavors.
Example
She enjoyed licking her ice cream cone on a hot day.
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He didn’t like his soup, so he hardly did any licking.
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Did you see the baby licking the popsicle?
Context: "animal behavior"
(noun) the action of using the tongue to touch or clean something. It’s what animals often do to show affection or to clean themselves.
Example
The dog's licking of its paw was cute.
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There was no licking from the cat when it was feeling grumpy.
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What does the licking of the puppy mean?
Context: "action"
(noun) a small amount of something taken with the tongue. This can be used to describe a little taste of food or a treat.
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She had a licking of the frosting from the cake.
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There was no licking of the tasty dessert left when they finished.
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Did you get a licking of the sweet syrup?