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.