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licked

Learn how to correctly hyphenate "licked" with detailed syllable breakdown and pronunciation guide.

1 syllable
6 characters
English (US)
1syllable

licked

Hyphenation via the Knuth-Liang algorithm — result not verified against authoritative sources.

Because it is a word with a single syllable, licked is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

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Definitions oflicked

1verb
  • To stroke with the tongue.

    Example: "The cat licked its fur."

  • To lap; to take in with the tongue.

    Example: "She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it."

  • To beat with repeated blows.
  • To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight.

    Example: "My dad can lick your dad."

  • To overcome.

    Example: "I think I can lick this."

  • To perform cunnilingus.
  • To do anything partially.
  • (of flame, waves etc.) To lap.

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