Kristy answers “why is it called lick? never understood...”

Rishika asked this question about Lick (Stage Dive, #1):

why is it called lick? never understood the meaning behind the title

Kristy Moore So, some of the major meanings of lick used in this book:
1) a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music - David is a guitar player
2) pass the tong…moreSo, some of the major meanings of lick used in this book:
1) a short phrase or solo in jazz or popular music - David is a guitar player
2) pass the tongue over (something) - (going down sexually)
3) being defeated emotionally - David was suffering from writer's block because of his ex
4) to thrash - the beating at the bar
5) punishment or criticism - Evelyn's parents are hyper critical of her
Expressions using lick:
6) at a lick: at a fast pace; with considerable speed - the speed of their relationship (going from meeting to married in hours)
7) a lick and a promise: a perfunctory performance of a task. there's a few examples in the book of different people doing half assed jobs
8) Lick one's wounds: the characters repeatedly retreat from the world to recover from emotional wounds(less)

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