finger-lickin' good
Syllables: fing·er-lick·in' goodUK/ˈfɪŋɡəˌlɪkɪn ˈɡʊd//ˈfɪŋɡɚˌlɪkɪn ˈɡʊd/
finger-lickin' good adjective: of food: very delicious; delectable, scrumptious.
Adjective
finger-lickin' good (comparative more finger-lickin' good, superlative most finger-lickin' good)
- Of food: very delicious; delectable, scrumptious.
- Synonyms:
- finger-licking, ambrosial, appetizing, dainty, delectable, delicious, delish, exquisite, flavorful, flavorous
- Antonyms:
- distasteful, ill-flavored, rough, mawkish, undrinkable, uneatable, unpalatable, unsavory, unstomachable, yucky
- Extremely good; superb.
- Synonyms:
- finger-licking, ace, admirable, amazing, awe-inspiring, awesome, badass, broyal, bang on, bang-up
Synonyms of finger-lickin' good
- finger-licking
- ambrosial
- appetizing
- dainty
- delectable
- delicious
- delish
- exquisite
- flavorful
- flavorous
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Antonyms
- distasteful
- ill-flavored
- rough
- undrinkable
- uneatable
- unpalatable
- unsavory
- unstomachable
- yucky
- awful
Forms of finger-lickin' good
| comparative | more finger-lickin' good |
|---|---|
| superlative | most finger-lickin' good |
| alternative form | finger-licking good |
Origin of finger-lickin' good
From the advertising slogan It’s finger-lickin’ good adopted by the U.S. fast-food restaurant chain Kentucky Fried Chicken (now KFC) in 1956, referring to the fact that something eaten with the hands is so delicious that one cannot help but lick one’s fingers to savor the crumbs of food or juices left behind.
Questions about finger-lickin' good
- What does finger-lickin' good mean?
- Finger-lickin' good means of food: very delicious; delectable, scrumptious.
- What part of speech is finger-lickin' good?
- Finger-lickin' good is an adjective.
- How do you pronounce finger-lickin' good?
- Finger-lickin' good is pronounced /ˈfɪŋɡəˌlɪkɪn ˈɡʊd/ (UK).
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