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    Lamer (en. Lick)

    /laˈmeɾ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    verb
    To pass the tongue over the surface of something.
    The dog licks its own paw.
    El perro lame su propia pata.
    To humiliate or disdain someone with words or actions.
    You shouldn't lick your superiors to get a promotion.
    No debes lamer a tus superiores para conseguir un ascenso.
    To make an excessive effort to please someone.
    He is always licking up to his boss to win his favor.
    Siempre está lamiendo a su jefe para ganar su favor.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'lambere', which means 'to lick' or 'to suck'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    lick the wounds
    To heal from an emotional or physical damage.
    lamer las heridas
    lick the ground
    To excessively thank someone.
    lamer el suelo
    lick the boot
    To overly flatter a person in power.
    lamer la bota

    Related Words

    suck
    Action of taking something with the mouth.
    chupar
    approach
    To move towards something or someone.
    acercarse
    flatter
    To express admiration or appreciation towards someone.
    halagar

    Slang Meanings

    To be overly servile or to flatter someone.
    Don't be like that, you don't have to lick up to your boss so much.
    No seas así, no tienes que lamerle tanto a tu jefe.
    An attitude of humiliating others to feel superior.
    That attitude only serves to lick others.
    Esa actitud solo sirve para lamer a los demás.