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Lips
/lɪps/
Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
📖 Definitions of "Lips"
- 1
Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth.
- 2
A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia.
- 3
(by extension) The projecting rim of an open container; a short open spout.
- 4
Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
"Don’t give me any lip!"
- 1
To touch or grasp with the lips; to kiss; to lap the lips against (something).
- 2
(of something inanimate) To touch lightly.
- 3
To wash against a surface, lap.
- 4
To rise or flow up to or over the edge of something.
- 1
To kiss, to smooch
💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Lips"
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| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| mouthnoun | (anatomy) The front opening of a creature through which food is ingested. |
| rimnoun | An edge around something, especially when circular. |
| brimnoun | The topmost lip or rim of a container, or a natural feature shaped like a container. |
| sassnoun | (US) Backtalk, cheek, sarcasm. |
| backtalknoun | Verbal impudence or argumentative discourse, given in response. |
| sassingnoun | an impudent or insolent rejoinder |
| hotnoun | A hot meal, usually in the phrase "three hots" (i.e. three hot meals per day) or derivations such as three hots and a cot. |
| pilnoun | A leaflet inserted in a package of medicine, providing information about the drug for the patient. |
| gibletsnoun | The internal organs of poultry birds, used as food. |
| hydrantsnoun | An outlet from a liquid/fluid main often consisting of an upright pipe with a valve attached from which fluid (e.g. water or fuel) can be tapped. |
| kissersnoun | One who kisses. |
| kissesnoun | A touch with the lips, usually to express love or affection, or as a greeting. |
| mouthsnoun | (anatomy) The front opening of a creature through which food is ingested. |
| rimsnoun | An edge around something, especially when circular. |
| smackersnoun | (humorous slang) A loud kiss. |
| poutnoun | (intransitive) To be or pretend to be ill-tempered; to sulk. |
| chopsnoun | (informal, by extension) One's skill at any endeavor; ability, talent; competency. |
| gobnoun | (US, military, slang) A sailor. |
| kissernoun | One who kisses. |
| edgenoun | An advantage. |
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