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Lip

/lɪp/

Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.

📖 Definitions of "Lip"

noun
  1. 1

    Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.

  2. 2

    A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.

  3. 3

    (by extension) The projecting rim of an open container; a short open spout.

  4. 4

    Backtalk; verbal impertinence.

    "Don’t give me any lip!"

verb
  1. 1

    To touch or grasp with the lips; to kiss; to lap the lips against (something).

  2. 2

    (of something inanimate) To touch lightly.

  3. 3

    To wash against a surface, lap.

  4. 4

    To rise or flow up to or over the edge of something.

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