Question 1

What does "lap up" mean?

Accepted Answer

(Of an animal) To drink liquid by scooping it up with the tongue.

Question 2

How do you use "lap up" in a sentence?

Accepted Answer

The cat crouched by the bowl and lapped up the milk contentedly.

Question 3

Is "lap up" formal or informal?

Accepted Answer

"lap up" is register-neutral — appropriate in both casual and formal contexts. The figurative sense is very common. Often implies that the person is enjoying praise, flattery, or attention a little too uncritically. The tone is slightly amused or mildly critical of the person doing the 'lapping up'.

lap up

Plus avec "up"