adjective

derelict

Translation

derelict, abandoned, dilapidated

The old factory is now derelict.

The ship was found derelict at sea.

He was derelict in his duties.

a derelict ((noun)) a derelict building

to be derelict in ((one's duties)) He was derelict in his duties.

Synonyms: abandoned, neglected, dilapidated

From Latin 'derelinquere', meaning 'to abandon completely', from 'de-' (completely) + 'relinquere' (to leave behind).

It sounds a bit like 'dare to lick it'. You wouldn't dare to lick something that is abandoned and filthy.