finger-lickin' good
Of food: very delicious; delectable, scrumptious.
ˈfɪŋɡəˌlɪkɪn ˈɡʊdDocumented since 1950s1950sBoomerhistorical153 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026＋ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 27, 2026
Of food: very delicious; delectable, scrumptious.
Origin: 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. Origin information sourced from Wiktionary contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0).
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#2·Apr 27, 2026
(figuratively) Extremely good; superb.
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