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licking in Finnish

licking in Finnish is nuoleminen, löylytys, selkäsauna — licking means the act of passing the tongue over something.

licking in Finnish

nuoleminen
noun
The act by which something is licked.
löylytys
noun
(informal) A severe beating.
selkäsauna
noun
(informal) A severe beating.
murskatappio
noun
(informal) A great loss or defeat.

What does "licking" mean?

  1. noun The act of passing the tongue over something.
    "A quick licking of the spoon and the batter was gone."
  2. noun A severe beating or defeat.
    "The champions took a licking in the final match."
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licking in a sentence

  • A quick licking of the spoon and the batter was gone.
  • The champions took a licking in the final match.

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What is "licking" in Finnish?

"licking" in Finnish is nuoleminen, löylytys, selkäsauna. licking means: The act of passing the tongue over something.

How do you use "licking" in a sentence?

Example: "A quick licking of the spoon and the batter was gone." In Finnish, "licking" is nuoleminen, löylytys, selkäsauna.

Are there other ways to say "licking" in Finnish?

Yes — Finnish has 4 translations listed for "licking": nuoleminen, löylytys, selkäsauna, murskatappio.

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