Since the MDGs were drawn up in 2000, the world's population has expanded from 6.0 to 6.8 billion, 95% in poorer countries. By 2050, the total is likely to be more than nine billion, according to UN estimates.
big lick. English. Etymology. A play on words from big slick (another poker hand) and 69 (an oral sex practice). Noun. big lick (plural big licks) (slang, poker) A Texas hold 'em starting hand involving both a 6 and a 9 of any suit. Nick bluffed him out of that pot with big lick.
lick. 1. to pass the tongue over the surface of, as to moisten, taste, or eat (often fol. by up, off, from, etc.): to lick a postage stamp; to lick an ice-cream cone. 2. to make, or cause to become, by stroking with the tongue: to lick a spoon clean. 3. (of waves, flames, etc.) to pass or play lightly over. 4. Informal.