finger-lickin' good in English

IPA: /ˈfɪŋɡəˌlɪkɪn ˈɡʊd/ [Received-Pronunciation], /ˈfɪŋɡɚˌlɪkɪn ˈɡʊd/ [General-American] Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Persent101-finger-lickin' good.wav

[General-American] Forms: more finger-lickin' good [comparative], most finger-lickin' good [superlative] [Show additional information ▼] [Hide additional information ▲]

Etymology: From the advertising slogan “It’s finger-lickin’ good” adopted by the U.S. fast-food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC) in 1956, referring to the fact that something eaten with the hands is so delicious that one cannot help but lick one’s fingers to savour the crumbs of food or juices left behind. Head templates: {{en-adj|head=finger-lickin' good}} finger-lickin' good (comparative more finger-lickin' good, superlative most finger-lickin' good)

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"finger-lickin' good" meaning in English

Adjective