lick
verb (used with object)
to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed by up, off, from, etc.).
licks
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pluralof lick.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
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present tense formof lick (3rd person singular).present tense
Used to describe things happening now or regularly.
lickverb (used with object)to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often followed by up, off, from, etc.).
Example Sentences
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Yes, Richards came up with the licks for “Rocks Off,” “Happy” and “Tumbling Dice.”
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 20, 2026
He licks, he yodels, he sleeps on a purple pillow.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 31, 2026
Say a video starts with a scared dog who, seconds later, licks their rescuer’s face.
From Slate ● Sep. 4, 2025
And also, knowing that the challenges are going to come, and man, you're going to have to take your licks, you're going to have to take your licks.
From Salon ● Dec. 25, 2024
He just licks some rain from his lips and laughs.
From "The Knife of Never Letting Go" by Patrick Ness
