adj
licked
lihkt
adj
1
Having been touched by a tongue.
"The stamp was already licked and stuck to the desk."
2
Thoroughly beaten or defeated.
"By the fourth quarter, the visiting team looked well and truly licked."
How to Use Licked
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTouched by a tongue, or, informally, beaten badly in a contest.
Word Forms
more licked comparative, most licked superlative
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