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LIP

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Definitions

There are 14 meanings of the word Lip.

How to pronounce lip:

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Lip - as a noun

Either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
external body partarticulator13
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(botany) either of the two parts of a bilabiate corolla or calyx

An impudent or insolent rejoinder

Example: "Don't give me any of your sass"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
back talkbacktalkmouth10sass4sassing8

The top edge of a vessel or other container

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
brim8rim5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
edge6
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Either the outer margin or the inner margin of the aperture of a gastropod's shell

Lip - as a verb

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

(of something inanimate) to touch lightly.

To wash against a surface, lap.

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

To form the rim, edge or margin of something.

To utter verbally.

To simulate speech by moving the lips without making any sound; to mouth.

To make a golf ball hit the lip of the cup, without dropping in.

To change the sound of (a musical note played on a wind instrument) by moving or tensing the lips.

Example Sentences

"She had a cut on her lip from falling down."
"He nervously bit his lip while waiting for the results."
"She wiped her lips with a napkin after eating."
"His lower lip quivered as he tried to hold back his tears."
"She applied a coat of lip balm to protect her lips from the cold weather."
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Word Game Points

Is LIP a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lip is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LIP has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is LIP a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lip is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LIP has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is LIP a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lip is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LIP has a WORDFEUD points total of 6.

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