licking vs whacking
whacking vs lickinglicking and whacking both are nouns.
licking is not an adjective while whacking is an adjective.
licking is not an adverb while whacking is an adverb.
| Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| licking | Yes | No | No | No |
| whacking | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
As nouns,
licking and whacking
are synonyms defined as:
- licking and whacking: the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
| licking (noun) | whacking (noun) |
|---|---|
| the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows |
| an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest |
| licking (adjective) | whacking (adjective) |
|---|---|
| (British informal) enormous |
| licking (adverb) | whacking (adverb) |
|---|---|
| to an abnormal extent |
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