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lick·ing
 licking
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- pronunciation:
- lI
kIng
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
(informal) a thrashing or beating, esp. given as punishment.
His father gave him a licking for breaking the window. |
| definition 2: |
a setback or defeat.
Our team took a licking today. |
| related words: |
defeat, loss |
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