Definition lick your lips in British English

lick your lips phrase

phrase

to move your tongue across your lips

Synonyms and related words

clear your throat dribble drool

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to feel very excited because you think you are going to get something good

Example

He licked his lips at the thought of the money he was going to earn.

Synonyms and related words

thrill exult swoon

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