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Licking

Noun CEFR C2 Standard
ˈlɪkɪŋ

Definitions

  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

Equivalents

Españollengüetazo
Françaisléchage
DeutschLicken
15 more languages

Examples

“Our football team took a licking last⟳ night.”

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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See also

Licking County Licking Creek Lickings lickjob Ličko-senjska lickometer

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