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Definition of licking noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

licking

noun
 
/ˈlɪkɪŋ/
 
/ˈlɪkɪŋ/
[singular] (informal)
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  1. a severe defeat in a battle, game, etc. synonym thrashing see also arse-licking, ass-licking
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