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Definition of lick and a promise

lick and a promise

adverb

  • to use a band-aid approach to complete a task, and promise to do it better next time.

    Last edited on Dec 08 2011. Submitted by spacey vancouver bc on Dec 08 2011.

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Other terms relating to 'promise':

Definitions include: female genitalia.
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