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lickerish

adj · 5 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • homophone: liquorish
  • homophone: liquorice

1

adj

Meaning 1

Eager; craving; urged by desire; eager to taste or enjoy; greedy.

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adj

Meaning 2

Lecherous; lustful, mawkish.

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3

adj

Meaning 3

Tempting the appetite; dainty.

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4

adj

Meaning 4

Sweet, luscious.

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Usage: Northern-England

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5

adj

Meaning 5

During mating season.

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History

Etymology

Probably an alteration of lickerous.