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lick down
What does lick down mean?
To strike and knock down; frequently used for being hit by a car. Also lick-dung.
"A car nearly lick down the old man crossing the road."
Origin
Caribbean English, 'lick' (hit) + 'down'.
Frequently asked questions
What does lick down mean?
It means to strike and knock something or someone over, most often used for being hit by a vehicle.
Why does lick down use the word 'lick'?
In Caribbean English 'lick' means to hit or strike, so 'lick down' is to hit something down.
How do you use lick down in a sentence?
For example, 'a car lick down the fence' means a car knocked the fence over.
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