Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Lickings.
Lickings - as a noun
An unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
Example: "It was a narrow defeat"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defeat10Hypernyms (Closely Related)
conclusion14ending8finish12failure10Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beating10drubbing14lacing9thrashing16trouncing12whacking21Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corporal punishmentHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"He received plenty of lickings from his strict father."
"The boxer was known for his quick, powerful lickings."
"The mischievous puppy got a few lickings for chewing on furniture."
"The team suffered several humiliating lickings during the championship."
"The children were scared of the neighborhood bully and his intimidating lickings."
Word Game Points
Is LICKINGS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lickings is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
LICKINGS has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.
Is LICKINGS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lickings is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordLICKINGS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 19.
Is LICKINGS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lickings is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordLICKINGS has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.
