lip-smacking en · ADJ
Etymology
See smack one's lips.
Meanings
- (informal) Tasty; appetizing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more lip-smacking | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most lip-smacking | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.
lip-smacking en · ADV
Etymology
See smack one's lips.
Meanings
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(informal, qualifier:degree) Very.
Aunt Bessy's Easter ham is always lip-smacking good.
She looked so lip-smacking good that he knew even a brief conversation would be a challenge.
2003, Susan Donovan, Take a Chance on Me, St. Martin's Press, page 313:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more lip-smacking | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most lip-smacking | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |
Synonyms
lip-smacking en · NOUN
Etymology
See smack one's lips.
Meanings
- The act or an instance of smacking one's lips.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| lip-smackings | Number=Plur | lexicographic |