lick one's chops

English - Turkish

Definition of lick one's chops in English Turkish dictionary

düşündükçe ağzı sulanmak

can atmak

yalanmak

ağzının suyu akmak

English - English

Definition of lick one's chops in English English dictionary

To look forward avidly to eating something

The stranger . . . handed his platter to the large mastiff dog, who, attracted by the smell of the dinner, had sat down before him for some time, licking his chops.

To anticipate something eagerly

When the Federal Government set up the Air Transportation Stabilization Board (ATSB) last fall to help prop up the ailing airlines with $10 billion in loan guarantees, many credit-strapped CEOs licked their chops in anticipation of yet another big, fat government handout.

To use one's tongue to remove moistness from the sides of one's mouth, as when salivating or at the conclusion of a meal

Pat presently came galloping up the orchard, carrying in his mouth a big field mouse, which, sitting down before us, he proceeded to devour, body and bones, afterwards licking his chops with great satisfaction.

Turkish pronunciation

lîk wʌnz çäps

Pronunciation

/ˈlək ˈwənz ˈʧäps/ /ˈlɪk ˈwʌnz ˈʧɑːps/