Definition of lap up

lap upphrasal verb

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to accept or receive something with great pleasure, without thinking about whether it is good, true or sincere

Example:
  • It's a terrible movie but audiences everywhere are lapping it up.
  • She simply lapped up all the compliments.

to drink all of something and to enjoy doing so

Example:
  • The calf lapped up the bucket of milk.