Licky-licky

[lik-ee-lik-ee]

Definition

Greedy, unprincipled, mooching, or subservient for food/favors.

Example Sentences

Patois:
Nuh be so licky-licky round people wid food.
English:
Don't be so greedy/mooching around people with food.

Patois:
Him a a licky-licky guy who will do anything fi small money.
English:
He is a subservient moocher who will do anything for small money.

Usage Tip

Derogatory term describing someone who slobbers over food/favors or acts sycophantically.

Patois Synonym: craven; beggy-beggy
English Synonym: greedy; sycophantic; mooching

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