English · Word Candidate

licking

/ˈlɪkɪŋ/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: lickings

Sense 1

Meaning · English

The act by which something is licked.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

A severe beating.

NounRegister: informal

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “licking” mean?

The act by which something is licked.

Is “licking” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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