lip
/lɪp/
noun
- Either of the two soft, movable parts that form the opening of the mouth.
- He put some lip balm on his dry lips.
- The baby's lips were stained with blueberry juice.
- She bit her lower lip when she was nervous.
- The edge or rim of a container or opening.
- Be careful not to spill coffee over the lip of the cup.
- Water dripped from the lip of the old fountain.
- The lip of the crater was covered in ash.
- Informal talk that is rude or disrespectful; backtalk.
- The teacher told the student not to give her any lip.
- He got in trouble for his lip during the meeting.
- I don't want any lip from you, young man.
verb
- To touch or press the lips against something; to kiss lightly.
- He gently lipped her cheek before leaving.
- The child lipped the ice cream cone with delight.
- She lipped the edge of her coffee cup thoughtfully.
- To say something, especially in a quiet or secretive way; to mouth words.
- She lipped the words 'thank you' from across the room.
- He lipped a warning to his friend as the boss walked in.
- The actor lipped his lines silently during rehearsal.