lip

Definition

  • noun: either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth
  • noun: either of two fleshy folds that surround the mouth in humans and many other vertebrates and are organs of human speech essential to certain articulations
  • combining form: fat
  • usually used with 'out'
  • synonyms: jaw, utter, speak

Examples

  • She paid/gave/offered 'lip service' to blue-collar workers, but she did nothing to help them.

  • Don't tell him what I said, please. You know he can't 'keep his lips buttoned'.

  • Don't give me any of your 'lip'! [=don't talk to me in that disrespectful way]

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) I'm lucky that you dropped in So nice and warm Look out the window at that storm My sister will be suspicious Gosh, your lips look delicious My brother will be there at the door Waves upon tropical shore My maiden aunt's mind is vicious Oh, your lips look delicious (..)
    2003 Elf
  • (..) He knows when you're awake He knows if you've Wait... you're not singing. Yes, I am. No, you're not. You're just moving your lips. Santa! Michael, please, what's the big deal? Dad. I'm telling you why Santa clausis coming to town (..)
    2003 Elf