licker

/ˈlɪkər/

Definitions

1. noun

A device that produces a stream of air or gas to facilitate licking or tasting, often used for food or drinks.

“The ice cream parlor had a licker for sundaes.”

2. noun

A person who licks something, especially for pleasure or as part of a job, such as a horse licker.

“The horse licker checked the horse’s wounds.”

3. verb

To apply a small amount of a substance to something using a licker, often for a chemical test.

“The technician had to licker the chemical sample carefully.”

4. verb

To taste or lick something, especially in a casual or playful manner.

“The kids licker the popsicles on a hot summer day.”

Synonyms

  • licker device
  • taster
  • tester

Antonyms

  • gobbler
  • gulp