General
lickrish
What does lickrish mean?
Describing someone excessively fond of eating or eager for a particular food.
"Don't be so lickrish, leave some for everybody else."
Origin
Caribbean English, from 'liquorish/lickerish' (greedy).
Frequently asked questions
What does lickrish mean?
It describes someone who is greedy for food or overly eager to eat, i.e. gluttonous.
Where does lickrish come from?
It comes from the older English word 'lickerish' (also spelled liquorish), meaning greedy or fond of good food.
Is lickrish about liquorice the sweet?
No, despite the spelling it has nothing to do with liquorice candy; it means greedy for food.
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