Definition

A person or animal that uses their tongue to touch or taste something.

Example

The dog is a licker, always licking my hand when I pet him.

Conversation

Did you see that dog at the park?

Yeah, it was such a cute little licker!

I know, right? It just kept licking everyone.

I couldn't stop laughing at how friendly it was!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Licker → The word is formed from 'lick' (from Old English 'liccian', meaning to touch with the tongue) and '-er' (meaning a person who). A 'licker' is a person or thing that licks.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'touches with the tongue' ('lick') — the '-er' just means a person. A licker is someone who licks.

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