Lap up
verb
To enjoy something a lot.
Mary is lapping up all the praise and attention.
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To consume eagerly, often used to talk about dogs drinking.
The dog was lapping up water from the bowl.
Often appears as...
- lap up water
- lap up milk
verb
To quickly learn or take in information.
The students lapped up the new material in class.
Usage tips
Colloquial
verb
To enjoy something a lot.
Mary is lapping up all the praise and attention.
Usage tips
Informal
Idiomatic
verb
To consume eagerly, often used to talk about dogs drinking.
The dog was lapping up water from the bowl.
Often appears as...
- lap up water
- lap up milk
verb
To quickly learn or take in information.
The students lapped up the new material in class.
Usage tips
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Feeling
Used to express one's enjoyment in a positive and often public manner.
She lapped up the chance to study abroad, telling everyone how thrilled she was.
Pro Tip 2/3Emotional Intensity
Shows a strong emotional response, not just casual enjoyment.
He lapped up every moment of his holiday, thrilled to be away from work.
Pro Tip 3/3Eager Participation
Indicates active involvement, not just passive pleasure.
She's lapping up the dance lessons, always practicing her moves.
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