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.
SK, Co Tyrone. If a dog licks or chews something that contains dangerous bacteria, and then licks you, there's a high chance of this being passed on. In the same way as you would not touch the objects that your dog licks and then put your finger in your mouth, it's safer not to let your dog lick you, either on your face or on a cut. In fact, for most healthy adults, adverse consequences from being licked are unlikely.