lap up
Third Person
laps up
Present Participle
lapping up
Past Tense
lapped up
Past Participle
lapped up
1
to consume a liquid or soft substance with enthusiasm, often using the tongue, as in the manner of an animal drinking or eating
- The kitten eagerly lapped up the bowl of milk, enjoying every drop with enthusiasm.
- As the ice cream melted in the summer heat, children happily lapped up the sweet treat.
- The dog joyfully lapped up the gravy from its food bowl, wagging its tail in contentment.
- The elderly cat, with a gentle purr, slowly lapped up water from its dish.
- The chef encouraged diners to use naan bread to lap up the flavorful curry sauce on their plates.