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to lap up
01
to consume a liquid or soft substance with enthusiasm, often using the tongue, as in the manner of an animal drinking or eating
Grammatical Information
Composition
phrasal
action verb
regular
separable
particle
up
base verb
lap
present tense
lap up
3rd person singular
laps up
present participle
lapping up
past simple
lapped up
past participle
lapped up
Examples
The kitten eagerly lapped up the bowl of milk, enjoying every drop with enthusiasm.
