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    Patwa headword

    Licky-licky

    /LIK-ee-LIK-ee/

    Adjective
    Gloss
    "Greedy / Sycophantic"
    Definition
    Extremely greedy for food, or overly eager to please for personal gain.
    Example
    "Yuh too licky-licky."
    Origin
    Reduplication.

    Licky-licky is a derogatory word in Patwa, closely related to Beggy-beggy. Translate it into a full sentence with the Jamaican Patois translator, or explore more entries in the lexicon index.