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Definition lip in British English

lip noun

noun
/lɪp/
1

one of the two edges that form the top and bottom parts of your mouth

Example

His thin red lips stretched into a smile.

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Adam’s apple agape corner
2

the place on the edge of a glass or container where you pour out liquid

Example

Careful, the lip of the coffee pot is broken.

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bung cap compartment
2.1

the edge of a high piece of land

Example

We walked up to the lip of the canyon.

Synonyms and related words
brae brink the brow
3

a way of speaking to someone that shows you do not respect them

Example

Don't give me any more of your lip, Sara!

Synonyms and related words
scorn disdain contempt
Definition lip in British English