舌した鼓つづみ

also: したづつみ

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Meanings

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smacking one's lips; lip-smacking

Almost exclusively used in the set phrase 舌鼓を打つ, meaning to smack one's lips in enjoyment of food. The noun itself is rarely used independently.

See also: 舌鼓を打つ

彼かれは料りょう理りのあまりのおいしさに舌した鼓つづみを打うった。
He smacked his lips at how delicious the food was.
舌した鼓つづみを打うちながら、ステーキを味あじわった。
I savored the steak, smacking my lips.

Expressions

舌した鼓つづみを打うつsmack one's lips; eat with relish