Lip - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |lɪp|  American pronunciation of the word lip
Brit.  |lɪp|  British pronunciation of the word lip

noun

- either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
- (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx
- an impudent or insolent rejoinder (syn: backtalk, mouth, sass)
- the top edge of a vessel or other container (syn: brim, rim)
- either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

Extra examples

He had a cut on his lip.

She was nervously biting her lip.

...part of the ritual of the awards ceremony is the nominee's lip praise for the performances of his or her competitors...

...the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow...

She pressed her lips to the baby's forehead.

She died with a prayer on her lips.

Not a drop has passed his lips.

Not a word has passed his lips.

His bottom lip was swollen.

She had big eyes and full lips (=large and round lips).

Matt opened the door with a smile on his lips.

Marty kissed me right on the lips!

Stephen pursed his lips with distaste (=brought them together tightly into a small circle).

Don't give me any of your lip!

Word forms

noun
singular: lip
plural: lips
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