noun
lick
A very small amount of effort or substance.
He never does a lick of work around the house.
Etymology
A lick is a single small action of the tongue and also developed senses for a brief stroke or effort. As a minimal quantity, it names scarcely any work or substance at all.
More examples
- There isn't a lick of frosting left on the plate.
- She solves the puzzle without a lick of help.
- That excuse doesn't make a lick of difference.
Forms
lick · licks