the lick

Phrase the was popularized in the seventies (continuing in limited use through the eighties) that meant "the stuff" , i.e., the best-of-the-best of an given category.

Man, that new caddy is the lick.

by Chill Will September 11, 2003

The Lick

A cliche jazz phrase often used in II-V-I progressions and has become a joke among jazz musicians.

Dude, you quoted "the lick" so many times in your solo!

by DJONTY DJENTLEMAN February 07, 2017

Lick

(noun) A successful type of theft which results in an acceptable, impressive and rewarding payday for the protagonist.

Last night, hit a good lick. I brought home three figures easy for about two hours worth of my time. Not too bad I don't think.

by Nikki Stixx January 18, 2021

A Lick

A “Lick” refers to when people come up on a lot of money very quickly. Usually illegally by robbing and stealing all in a short amount of time. Robbing someone, coming up stealing, or hitting the jackpot gambling would also be known as “hitting a lick”.

Polo G - Epidemic: "I know 'bout some flukey shit, I heard he died on a lick"
Roddy Ricch - The Box: "I just hit a lick with the box"

by ds.at April 13, 2021

lick

any instance when you come upon easy money, whether you jack it, hustle it, or barter for it

I can't right now, let me just hit a lick and ill get you your money.

by Anonymous April 16, 2003

Lick

A side hustle or way of making money.

Yeah man, I'm tryna (trying to) catch a lick right now.

by allpsyched March 02, 2012

lick it

Female version of "suck it"

guy: whatever you bitch, just go suck it

girl: you can shut the fuck up, and lick it

by Robz69 August 26, 2007