83+ Words that rhyme with licking

Licking is a 2-syllable word with 83 perfect rhymes. The most popular rhymes are sticking, backing, booking. Two-syllable words give you rhythmic flexibility — they work as both end rhymes and internal rhymes within a line.

Definition of licking

noun
  1. an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest; "it was a narrow defeat"; "the army's only defeat"; "they suffered a convincing licking"
  2. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

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Examples of "licking" in lyrics

See how licking is used at the end of a line in songs:

  • "Maybe next time, y'all can do the goddamn licking"
    Above the Law — My World
  • "How I won't know what I'm missing till that full body licking"
    Gelo f/ Lil' Rob — About To Go Down
  • "Keep licking and sucking and sucking and licking"
    H.W.A. — Eat This

What do these rhymes mean?

backing
the act of providing approval and support
booking
employment for performers or performing groups that lasts for a limited period of time
kicking
a rhythmic thrusting movement of the legs as in swimming or calisthenics
picking
the quantity of a crop that is harvested; "he sent the first picking of berries to the market
sticking
extending out above or beyond a surface or boundary; "the jutting limb of a tree"; "massive projected buttresses

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Rhyming tips for songwriters

When using "licking" in your lyrics, consider mixing perfect rhymes with near rhymes (slant rhymes) for a more natural flow. Perfect rhymes like sticking, backing, booking create a satisfying resolution, while slant rhymes add variety and keep listeners engaged.

Since "licking" has 2 syllables, try matching it with words of similar length for a balanced meter. Multi-syllable rhymes often sound more sophisticated than single-syllable pairs.

Frequently asked questions

What rhymes with licking?
Words that rhyme with licking include: sticking, backing, booking, kicking, picking, blacking, chungking, dressmaking, bloodsucking, bluestocking, and 73 more.
How many syllables does licking have?
Licking has 2 syllables.
How many words rhyme with licking?
There are 83 words that rhyme with licking: 83 perfect rhymes.
What is a good rhyme for licking in a song?
The strongest rhymes for licking in songwriting are sticking, backing, booking. These are perfect rhymes that share identical ending sounds, creating a satisfying resolution at line endings. For a more subtle effect, try slant rhymes — they add variety without the predictability of exact rhymes.
What are easy words that rhyme with licking?
Common, easy-to-use words that rhyme with licking include sticking, backing, booking, kicking, picking. These are grouped by syllable count: 0-syllable: sticking, backing; 1-syllable: dressmaking, bloodsucking; 2-syllable: homemaking, lovemaking. Matching syllable counts helps maintain consistent rhythm in your writing.

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