licking
licking is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, licking is hyphenated as:
Definitions oflicking
- 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.
- An act of licking.
- A severe beating.
- A great loss or defeat.
Example: "Our football team took a licking last night."
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