What does linge in Romanian mean?

What is the meaning of the word linge in Romanian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use linge in Romanian.

The word linge in Romanian means lick, a se linge pe bot de, a linguși, a măguli, linge-blide, a lipăi, a linge, a peria, leneș, a se linge pe buze. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word linge

lick

a se linge pe bot de

(figurative (lose) (expr.)

With that defeat, the team bade farewell to their chances of winning the event.

a linguși, a măguli

(US (be ingratiating)

Roderick is always attempting to curry favor to gain an advantage.

linge-blide

(usually plural, figurative, informal (self-interested follower) (figurat, dezaprobator)

a lipăi

(lick up with tongue)

Pisica a lipăit laptele.
The cat lapped the milk.

a linge

(food, candy)

a peria

(US, informal (fawn) (figurat)

That guy makes me sick; he's always making up to the boss.

leneș

(informal (scrounger)

She thought anyone who received government aid was a scrounge.

a se linge pe buze

(make noise with lips)

Helen smacked her lips in anticipation of the delicious meal.

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