lick up

UK
/lɪk ʌp/
US
/lɪk ʌp/

Translations

lick upverb
licked up
Past Simple
licked up
Past Participle
licking up
Gerund
UK
/lɪk ʌp/
US
/lɪk ʌp/
The cat licked up the milk from the bowl.
Кошка слизывала молоко из миски.
Synonyms
scoop up
gobble up
slurp up

Definitions

lick upverb
To consume a liquid or substance by using the tongue.
The cat licked up the milk that had spilled on the floor.
To gather or collect something, often in a thorough or eager manner.
The dog eagerly licked up the crumbs from the table.