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Meaning & Definition of Lip in English

English

Lip

/lɪp/

noun

1. Either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

synonym:
  • lip

2. (botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx

synonym:
  • lip

3. An impudent or insolent rejoinder

  • "Don't give me any of your sass"
synonym:
  • sass,
  • sassing,
  • backtalk,
  • back talk,
  • lip,
  • mouth

4. The top edge of a vessel or other container

synonym:
  • brim,
  • rim,
  • lip

5. Either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

synonym:
  • lip

Examples of using

Tom bit his lip.
I bit my lip.
There's many a slip 'twixt the cup and the lip.