しゃぶりつく

godan verb (-ku), transitive verb

suck on; cling to with the mouth; chew on

Describes sucking or mouthing something persistently, often with a sense of clinging or not letting go. The action is more intense or prolonged than a simple lick or suck.

• 赤あかちゃんが指ゆびをしゃぶりついている。

  The baby is sucking on its finger.

• 犬いぬが骨ほねをしゃぶりついて離はなさない。

  The dog is chewing on the bone and won't let go.