Licking and Smacking

Licking

Licking noun - Failure to win a contest.

Smacking and licking are semantically related in flogging topic. In some cases you can use "Smacking" instead a noun "Licking".

Nearby Words: lick, licked

Smacking

Smacking noun - The act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand.
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Licking and smacking are semantically related in flogging topic. Sometimes you can use "Licking" instead a noun "Smacking".

Nearby Words: smack, smacked, smacker
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