Lip
noun
The soft outer part of the mouth in humans and animals.
She wiped her lips with a napkin.
Often appears as...
- bite my lip
- lip balm
noun
A part or edge of a container, dish, etc, that sticks out in a round shape.
Be careful, the lip of that bowl is really sharp.
Often appears as...
- lip of the cup
- lip of the glass
noun
Any edge or margin similar to the lip around the mouth.
The lip of the volcano crater was dangerously thin.
Often appears as...
- lip of the crater
- lip of the canyon
verb
To touch with the lips.
She lipped the glass to her mouth.
Often appears as...
- lip a bottle
- lip the rim
noun
An impudent or cheeky statement, often as a form of disrespectful backtalk.
Don't give me any lip!
Often appears as...
- give lip
- take lip
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
noun
The soft outer part of the mouth in humans and animals.
She wiped her lips with a napkin.
Often appears as...
- bite my lip
- lip balm
noun
A part or edge of a container, dish, etc, that sticks out in a round shape.
Be careful, the lip of that bowl is really sharp.
Often appears as...
- lip of the cup
- lip of the glass
noun
Any edge or margin similar to the lip around the mouth.
The lip of the volcano crater was dangerously thin.
Often appears as...
- lip of the crater
- lip of the canyon
verb
To touch with the lips.
She lipped the glass to her mouth.
Often appears as...
- lip a bottle
- lip the rim
noun
An impudent or cheeky statement, often as a form of disrespectful backtalk.
Don't give me any lip!
Often appears as...
- give lip
- take lip
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Tenderness
Used when talking about kissing or gentle touching, often in romantic contexts.
They kissed with soft lips.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions
Can indicate a range of emotions such as sadness or concentration, based on movement.
He pursed his lips in thought.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Conditions
Commonly used to describe a physical state like being chapped, dry, or cracked with weather changes.
The cold weather left her with chapped lips.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Tenderness
Used when talking about kissing or gentle touching, often in romantic contexts.
They kissed with soft lips.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions
Can indicate a range of emotions such as sadness or concentration, based on movement.
He pursed his lips in thought.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Conditions
Commonly used to describe a physical state like being chapped, dry, or cracked with weather changes.
The cold weather left her with chapped lips.
Pro Tip 1/3Expressing Tenderness
Used when talking about kissing or gentle touching, often in romantic contexts.
They kissed with soft lips.
Pro Tip 2/3Facial Expressions
Can indicate a range of emotions such as sadness or concentration, based on movement.
He pursed his lips in thought.
Pro Tip 3/3Describing Conditions
Commonly used to describe a physical state like being chapped, dry, or cracked with weather changes.
The cold weather left her with chapped lips.
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Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
interacting and all of a sudden they came back and they were trying to talk to me you're so cold when you come after these dies that your lips are all numb and you can't really talk so i'm kind of like helping them out with their kids and they're taking their kids off and i can see in their eyes something exciting and happen their control came back to them as
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What a World Champion...
the techniques that people use for example I've developed all these funky techniques is the regular lip whistle but I can also whistle with my tongue and then go so I use those as embellishments to mimic an instrument or to add diversity and it really helps me
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How to spot a liar PIPE...
and we're all really glad he didn't do that -- he would have further discredited himself. Freud had it right. Freud said, look, there's much more to it than "No mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips."
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How brass instruments...
produce the different notes within it. And those notes finally emerge through the flared bell opening at the end. What started as a deep breath and a vibrating buzz on the lips has now been transformed into a bold and brassy tune.
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Chris Burkard: The joy...
and I could literally feel the blood trying to leave my hands, feet and face, and rush to protect my vital organs. It was the coldest I've ever been. But even with swollen lips, sunken eyes, and cheeks flushed red,
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How to speak so that...
Any time you're going to talk to anybody important, do these. First, arms up, deep breath in, and sigh out, ahhhhh, like that. One more time. Ahhhh, very good. Now we're going to warm up our lips,
Video examples
The Greatest Mammal...
chasers they're chasing the reins which feed these grasses if you look at the woodley's they have these really significant incisor rose and loose lips that's to help them rapidly eat that
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Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
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Top 5 Slithering Snake...
deep cave looking for deadly venomous snakes oh look at that i've got it i've got my first yellow lip crate it's the exact kind of snake that we
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Born to sing PIPE Taylor...
big lips in that big ballsy voice my voice my greatest gift my greatest salvation my greatest tool my voice saved my life my voice gave me
Video examples
Filming Antarctica's...
interacting and all of a sudden they came back and they were trying to talk to me you're so cold when you come after these dies that your lips are all numb and you can't really talk so i'm kind of like helping them out with their kids and they're taking their kids off and i can see in their eyes something exciting and happen their control came back to them as
Video examples
What a World Champion...
the techniques that people use for example I've developed all these funky techniques is the regular lip whistle but I can also whistle with my tongue and then go so I use those as embellishments to mimic an instrument or to add diversity and it really helps me
Video examples
How to spot a liar PIPE...
and we're all really glad he didn't do that -- he would have further discredited himself. Freud had it right. Freud said, look, there's much more to it than "No mortal can keep a secret. If his lips are silent, he chatters with his fingertips."
Video examples
How brass instruments...
produce the different notes within it. And those notes finally emerge through the flared bell opening at the end. What started as a deep breath and a vibrating buzz on the lips has now been transformed into a bold and brassy tune.
Video examples
Chris Burkard: The joy...
and I could literally feel the blood trying to leave my hands, feet and face, and rush to protect my vital organs. It was the coldest I've ever been. But even with swollen lips, sunken eyes, and cheeks flushed red,
Video examples
How to speak so that...
Any time you're going to talk to anybody important, do these. First, arms up, deep breath in, and sigh out, ahhhhh, like that. One more time. Ahhhh, very good. Now we're going to warm up our lips,
Video examples
The Greatest Mammal...
chasers they're chasing the reins which feed these grasses if you look at the woodley's they have these really significant incisor rose and loose lips that's to help them rapidly eat that
Video examples
Best Monkey Moments PIPE...
but most important for the crested black macaque is to learn their code of etiquette lip smacking is a request for a hug showing a desire to be friends
Video examples
Top 5 Slithering Snake...
deep cave looking for deadly venomous snakes oh look at that i've got it i've got my first yellow lip crate it's the exact kind of snake that we
Video examples
Born to sing PIPE Taylor...
big lips in that big ballsy voice my voice my greatest gift my greatest salvation my greatest tool my voice saved my life my voice gave me
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Emmy Rossum
American Actress
Guys usually like a very natural look. I think it's bad idea to wear a strong lip on a first date - or for the first few dates. I'm always too nervous he'll kiss it off - if I'm lucky enough to get a kiss! I also think soft, sexy hair is important.
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Bianca Balti
Italian Model
My mom never used to put makeup on. But one day, when I was a kid, she had a red lip, and I was like, 'Oh my God, you look so amazing!' She said, 'But if I wore it all the time, you would not have noticed.
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Leonardo Bonucci
Italian Athlete
When the best manager in the world says you're one of his favourite players, you act like it's nothing, but you still can't help but have a smile on your lips.
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Vin Diesel
American Actor
I'm not really afraid of the dark, except if I'm walking. The thing that scares me the most is the possibility of walking into a wall and busting my lip.
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Freddie Prinze, Jr.
American Actor
Girls in L.A. don't eat anything! I'll say, 'You look hungry. I'm not kissing you till you're full because I'm afraid you're going to bite my lip.
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Tulisa
English Musician
I like having my lips done. It's my personal thing; it makes me happy. I'm honest about it; I could lie. At least I'm telling the truth!
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Ayesha Curry
Canadian Actress
Glam, for me, is all about a good lip, lots of mascara, and contouring. Contouring is very important.
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Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I've had these lips all my life, and I love them.
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Sting
British Musician
I've only paid lip service to a spiritual life.
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Matthew Arnold
English Poet
Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.
Quote examples
Emmy Rossum
American Actress
Guys usually like a very natural look. I think it's bad idea to wear a strong lip on a first date - or for the first few dates. I'm always too nervous he'll kiss it off - if I'm lucky enough to get a kiss! I also think soft, sexy hair is important.
Quote examples
Bianca Balti
Italian Model
My mom never used to put makeup on. But one day, when I was a kid, she had a red lip, and I was like, 'Oh my God, you look so amazing!' She said, 'But if I wore it all the time, you would not have noticed.
Quote examples
Leonardo Bonucci
Italian Athlete
When the best manager in the world says you're one of his favourite players, you act like it's nothing, but you still can't help but have a smile on your lips.
Quote examples
Vin Diesel
American Actor
I'm not really afraid of the dark, except if I'm walking. The thing that scares me the most is the possibility of walking into a wall and busting my lip.
Quote examples
Freddie Prinze, Jr.
American Actor
Girls in L.A. don't eat anything! I'll say, 'You look hungry. I'm not kissing you till you're full because I'm afraid you're going to bite my lip.
Quote examples
Tulisa
English Musician
I like having my lips done. It's my personal thing; it makes me happy. I'm honest about it; I could lie. At least I'm telling the truth!
Quote examples
Ayesha Curry
Canadian Actress
Glam, for me, is all about a good lip, lots of mascara, and contouring. Contouring is very important.
Quote examples
Trinny Woodall
English Designer
I've had these lips all my life, and I love them.
Quote examples
Sting
British Musician
I've only paid lip service to a spiritual life.
Quote examples
Matthew Arnold
English Poet
Truth sits upon the lips of dying men.
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