licking

IPA(Pronunciation)

countable uncountable informal

The act by which something is licked. / (informal) A severe beating. / (informal) A great loss or defeat.

Japanese Meaning

舐める行為 / （口語）激しい打撃 / （口語）大敗

Her constant licking of the ice cream made the cone soggy.

彼女がアイスクリームを何度も舐める行為のせいで、コーンがふやけてしまった。

Sense（1）

The act by which something is licked.

Sense（2）

(informal) A severe beating.

Sense（3）

(informal) A great loss or defeat.

Our football team took a licking last night.

lickings

（ plural ）