- (v1, vt) to lick
その子犬は彼女の頬を舐めた。
The puppy licked her on the cheek.
- to taste
ここのソースは舐めてみるとちょっと塩っぱい。
If you taste this sauce you'll find it a bit salty.
- to experience (esp. a hardship)
- to make fun of; to make light of; to put down; to treat with contempt
俺をなめるな。
Don't make light of me.