Licks

Word LICKS
Character 5
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Pronunciations /lɪks/

Definitions and meanings of "Licks"

What do we mean by licks?

The act of licking; a stroke of the tongue.

The amount of some substance obtainable with a single lick.

A quick and careless application of anything, as if by a stroke of the tongue.

A place where animals lick minerals from the ground.

A small watercourse or ephemeral stream. It ranks between a rill and a stream.

A stroke or blow.

A small amount; a whit.

An attempt at something.

A short motif.

A rate of speed. (Always qualified by good, fair, or a similar adjective.)

An act of cunnilingus.

A noun, slang for robberies Urban Dictionary

Lick means to hit, usually to slap. Also associated with being whipped. Urban Dictionary

Referring to liquid Ketamine, commonly used in New York City in the 90's. Urban Dictionary

Abbreviation for liquor Urban Dictionary

Scottish slang for effort, speed or enthusiasm Urban Dictionary

To get a painful beating Urban Dictionary

To suck, not good or cool; short for licks ass. Urban Dictionary

Lick as in pounds or dollers Urban Dictionary

A cliche jazz phrase often used in II-V-I progressions and has become a joke among jazz musicians. Urban Dictionary

(noun) A successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist. Urban Dictionary

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The word "licks" in example sentences

Popular artists of the time were welcomed and encouraged to listen to the recordings, steal the licks from the music, and incorporate it into their own songs which would be later recorded as yet more major label works. ❋ Unknown (2009)

The traces led to "licks" - bubbling mineral springs that drew buffalo by the thousands. ❋ Unknown (1999)

Even the wild animals will make long journeys in search of those salt-springs -- or, as they are called, "licks" -- which exist in many places in the wilderness of America. ❋ Mayne Reid (1850)

James Frey — the truculent tough guy who used to compare himself to Hemingway — now sat like a boy in detention, gloomily taking his licks from the nation’s headmistress until he seemed to whimper. ❋ Unknown (2006)

Since these “greeting licks” are often accompanied by wagging tails, mouths opened playfully, and general excitement, it is not a stretch to say that the licks are a way to express happiness that you have returned. ❋ ALEXANDRA HOROWITZ (2009)

The licks were the best places for the hunter to kill these animals. ❋ John Coram (1902)

These springs were called licks, by the early settlers, because cattle were fond of licking around them. ❋ Unknown (1863)

They will fequent such "licks" heavily during this time period. ❋ Unknown (2009)

Serving "licks" or more technically speaking; Corporal punishment, restraint, seclusion and other forms of discipline inflicted by teachers and administrators have the same effects that bullying and harassment by a student's peers do. ❋ Marc Ecko (2010)

But for some odd reason, we still have schools that get away with giving kids "licks" with a paddle. ❋ Unknown (2009)

CHRIS BLACK, CNN CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Vice President Al Gore got in another kind of licks heading out for an ice cream cone at a neighborhood shop in Washington with members of his family. ❋ Unknown (2000)

CHRIS BLACK, CNN CONGRESSIONAL CORRESPONDENT (voice-over): Vice President Al Gore got in another kind of licks, heading out for an ice cream cone at a neighborhood shop in Washington with members of his family. ❋ Unknown (2000)

The Royal Air Force (RAF) Halifax and Lancaster bombers got in their "licks", too. ❋ Unknown (1944)

He kind of licks his chops when he talks about it. ❋ Harry Leon Wilson (1903)

Youer gittin 'close at' im, 'sezee,' en leb'm mo 'licks'll fetch' im, 'sezee. ❋ Frederick Stuart (1881)

I [rented] a piece ([firearm]) for [the licks]. ❋ 1969 GTO (2004)

She [busted] her [man out] on [cheatin] and he caught 3 licks in front of everybody ❋ Ahijado (2004)

''Yo Jon, lemme [swing thru] your crib before the party tonight so I can [cook up] these licks...my moms' home so [I can't do it] here. '' ''We only fuck with licks 'cause you never know what kind of shit these suckers are selling out there '' ❋ JayTeeNYC (2010)

"Yo, we [gotta go] [get some] licks for [tonight]" ❋ Na Na (2004)

Did you see him running after that [bus]? He was [giving it] [big licks]! ❋ Big Dooze (2008)

Marcus- [Mumy] can i hav a..... His Mom- [NOOOOOO] Marcus- *gives mom a puppy look* His Mom- *slaps him really hard* Marcus- No Mumy don't give me no stinken licks! His Mom- I'll give you licks when i want to Marcus- No I [have beef]! His Mom- *hits him again* Marcus- *runs crying to his room* ❋ Philip & Daniel (2006)

I like most of this [bands] [songs] but there [new release] really licks. ❋ Jon06712 (2008)

Hey i [jus] dropped [that lick] or Yo [gimme some] licks for that! ❋ Sh8dy1041 (2006)

Dude, you [quoted] "[the lick]" so many times in your [solo]! ❋ DJONTY DJENTLEMAN (2017)

Last night, hit a [good lick]. I brought home three figures easy for about two hours worth of [my time]. [Not too bad] I don't think. ❋ Nikki Stixx (2021)

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