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    Patwa headword

    Lick

    /LIK/

    VerbNoun
    Gloss
    "Hit / Strike"
    Definition
    To hit, strike, or beat something. Also refers to a blow.
    Example
    "Him lick di ball far." — "He hit the ball far."
    Origin
    Derived from English 'lick' (as in a lick/blow).

    Lick is an everyday word in Patwa, closely related to Box. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.