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Definition of licker

licker

/ˈlɪk.ər/
lick · er
Plural:lickers
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licker Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A person, animal, or mechanical device that licks, such as a sponge or moistening roller used to wet adhesive stamps and envelopes.

Example

"The office clerk used a sponge licker to seal hundreds of envelopes quickly."

2

A servile flatterer or sycophant (chiefly used in compounds such as 'bootlicker').

Example

"Nobody in the department respected him because he acted like a shameless licker around the executives."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse with the homophone 'liquor' (an alcoholic beverage).

• Rhymes for licker

• Nearby Words

lichen
lichened
lick
licker
licking
lickspittle
licorice

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Licker. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/licker
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