Synonyms for Lick
Definition of lick
- noun
- a salt deposit that animals regularly lick
- touching with the tongue; "the dog's laps were warm and wet"
- (boxing) a blow with the fist; "I gave him a clout on his nose"
10 synonyms found
Writing tips for "lick"
Choosing the right synonym depends on context, tone, and audience. Words like bat, biff, clobber can replace "lick" depending on the shade of meaning you need. In poetry and songwriting, swapping synonyms lets you match a rhyme scheme or meter without changing your meaning. In prose, varying your word choice avoids repetition and keeps readers engaged.
With 10 alternatives available, "lick" gives you flexibility across registers — from formal to casual, from literary to conversational. Try pairing these synonyms with our rhyme finder to discover words that both mean and sound like what you need.
"Lick" in song lyrics
See how lick is used in real songs:
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"Spic-n-Span I slam, it's balls you lick"
3rd Bass — Derelicts of Dialect -
"Stick a Puerto-Rican and that's a big lick"
4 Deep — Doin' Bad - Goin' Bad -
"Tricking on the way that I slowly lick"
69 Boyz — Freak Ya Down 2 Da Bass