English dictionary



Hint: Asterisk (*) is a wildcard. Asterisk substitutes zero or more characters.

English verb: lap up

1. lap up (consumption) take up with the tongue


SamplesThe cat lapped up the milk.
The cub licked the milk from its mother's breast.


Synonymslap, lick


Pattern of useSomething ----s something


Broader (hypernym)drink, imbibe









Based on WordNet 3.0 copyright © Princeton University.
Web design: Orcapia v/Per Bang. English edition: .
2025 onlineordbog.dk