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The meaning of LICKING is a sound thrashing : drubbing. How to use licking in a sentence. LICKING definition: See examples of licking used in a sentence. Licking is the action of passing the tongue over a surface, typically either to deposit saliva onto the surface, or to collect liquid, food or minerals onto the tongue for ingestion, or to communicate with. When people or animals lick something, they move their tongue across its surface. She folded up her letter, licking the envelope flap with relish. (Definition of licking from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

Define licking. licking synonyms, licking pronunciation, licking translation, English dictionary definition of licking. n. Slang 1. A beating, thrashing, or spanking. 2. A severe loss or defeat. American Heritage®. Physiology to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat: [~ + object] to lick a postage stamp. [no object] The cat was licking at its fur. Licking definition: A beating, thrashing, or spanking. Definition of licking noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.