lickings (Meaning)

lickings

a sound thrashing, defeat

The dog received a series of lickings from its owner as a punishment.
The cat gave the mouse a thorough licking, leaving no trace of its prey.
The child's ice cream cone was subject to constant lickings, reducing it to a sticky mess.
The chef added a dollop of salt to enhance the flavor of the licking gravy.
The sick child refused to take any medicine, despite the promise of a sweet licking.
The athlete was rewarded with a hearty licking for their outstanding performance.
The painting was ruined by the artist's hasty lickings of the canvas.
The photographer carefully applied a layer of licking to protect the photo from scratches.
The tree leaves fluttered in the wind, producing a faint licking sound.
The snake's tongue flicked out, tasting the air for potential prey.

a sound thrashing, defeat

defeats, losses, whippings, beatings, trimmings, setbacks,routs, failures, drubbings, shellackings

wins, triumphs,victories, successes, blowouts, accomplishments,achievements, sweeps, walkaways, landslides

The dog received a series of lickings from its owner as a punishment.

The cat gave the mouse a thorough licking, leaving no trace of its prey.

The child's ice cream cone was subject to constant lickings, reducing it to a sticky mess.

The chef added a dollop of salt to enhance the flavor of the licking gravy.