Mlem: meaning, and mlem vs blep
noun / sound · also: mlemming
mlem: The quick lick of the nose or lips. Usually after something tasty.
Mlem is the sound of a tongue darting out to lick a nose or chops, usually right after peanut butter, or right before you hand over a treat.
In DoggoLingo
“Was there peanut butter on my snoot? Mlem. Not anymore.”
Use “mlem” in a sentence
Mocha smelled the cheese and did a preemptive mlem.
Mlem: the real science
Mlem, defined
Mlem is the sound a dog makes when its tongue darts out to lick something, especially its own nose or chops. [1]
Why licking feels good
Licking promotes the release of endorphins, which is one reason many dogs find it soothing. [2] And though dogs have about 1,700 taste buds to our 9,000, they clearly make every one count. [2]
Mlem questions
What does mlem mean?
Mlem is the sound of a dog licking its nose or chops, often after something tasty. [1]
Why do dogs lick so much?
For lots of reasons; one is that licking promotes the release of endorphins, so it can be soothing. [2] Licking that's constant or new is worth a vet check.
How we got this
The meaning comes from how the word is used online and from slang dictionaries. The science section says only what the linked sources say; we read each one before quoting it. The drawing and example sentences are made up for fun.
Sources
- mlem (slang). Dictionary.com. Supports: Mlem is the sound a dog makes when its tongue darts out to lick something, especially its own nose or chops.
- The marvel of dogs' tongues. VCA Animal Hospitals. Supports: Panting with the tongue out helps a dog cool down; licking promotes the release of endorphins; dogs have about 1,700 taste buds to a human's 9,000.