Lick

Spanish Meaning

English Meaning

1. To pass the tongue over or along: lick a stamp.
2. To lap up.
3. To lap or flicker at like a tongue: The waves licked the sides of the boat.
4. Slang To punish with a beating; thrash.
5. Slang To get the better of; defeat: licked her weight problem.
6. To pass or lap quickly and rapidly: The flames licked at our feet.
7. The act or process of licking.
8. An amount obtained by licking: a lick of ice cream.
9. A small quantity; a bit: hasn't got a lick of common sense.
10. A deposit of exposed natural salt that is licked by passing animals.
11. A sudden hard stroke; a blow.
12. An attempt; a try.
13. Informal Speed; pace: moving along at a good lick.
14. Music A phrase improvised by a soloist, especially on the guitar or banjo.
15. lick and a promise A superficial effort made without care or enthusiasm.
16. lick into shape Informal To bring into satisfactory condition or appearance.
17. lick (one's) chops To anticipate delightedly.
18. lick (one's) wounds To recuperate after a defeat.
19. lick (someone's) boots To behave in a servile or obsequious manner toward someone.