lapper

/ˈlæpər/
noun
  1. An animal or person that laps up liquid with the tongue.
    • The puppy was an enthusiastic lapper, splashing water everywhere.
    • The cat was a quiet lapper, barely making a sound while drinking milk.
    • He was a noisy lapper, slurping his soup in a way that annoyed his sister.
  2. A wave or body of water that gently splashes against a shore or surface.
    • We listened to the soft lapper of the lake on the dock.
    • The lapper of the tide could be heard from the beach house.
    • The gentle lapper of the waves against the boat was soothing.
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