"licky" meaning in All languages combined

See licky on Wiktionary

Adjective [English]

Forms: lickier [comparative], lickiest [superlative]
Rhymes: -ɪki Etymology: lick + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|lick|y}} lick + -y Head templates: {{en-adj|er}} licky (comparative lickier, superlative lickiest)
  1. Prone to licking. Related terms: licky-licky
    Sense id: en-licky-en-adj-PTfWfmTh Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -y

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