licking

fe’l verb

1. To stroke with the tongue. The cat licked its fur.
2. To lap; to take in with the tongue. She licked the last of the honey off the spoon before washing it.
3. To defeat decisively, particularly in a fight. My dad can lick your dad.
4. To overcome. I think I can lick this.

ot noun

1. A great loss or defeat. Our football team took a licking last night.
2. An act of licking.
3. A severe beating.