To lick one’s chops Home The Lexicon To lick one’s chops Thumbnail Phrase or WordTo lick one's chopsDefinitionTo show enjoyment, anticipation, or threat, often related to food or opportunity.LanguageEnglishTypeFaunamorphSubcategoryThe Natural World in GeneralGrammatical SubcategoryVerbs: Actions/States of Being Previous itemTo lick one’s wounds Next itemTo have something gnaw on you
