Licking

n.	1.	A lapping with the tongue.
	2.	A flogging or castigation.

Noun	1.	licking - an unsuccessful ending Synonyms: defeat
	2.	licking - the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows Synonyms: whacking, beating, drubbing, thrashing, trouncing, lacing

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