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licking

noun lick·ing

: a severe beating

: a severe defeat

Full Definition of LICKING

1
:  a sound thrashing :  drubbing
2
:  defeat
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First Known Use of LICKING

1756

Related to LICKING

Synonyms
beating, drubbing, defeat, loss, lump, overthrow, plastering, rout, shellacking, trimming, trouncing, whipping
Antonyms
success, triumph, victory, win

Licking

geographical name Lick·ing \ˈli-kiŋ\

Definition of LICKING

river 320 miles (515 kilometers) NE Kentucky flowing NW into Ohio River

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  1. licking
  2. lick
  3. licking disease
  4. licking stone
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