Meaning of lip in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /lɪp/

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  1. Noun

    lip

    Etymology

    Old English lippa, of Germanic origin; related to Dutch lip and German Lippe, from an Indo-European root shared by Latin labia, labra‘lips’

    Definitions

    1. fleshy folds of tissue as those surrounding the mouth
  2. 2. an impudent or insolent rejoinder

    Examples

    • « don't give me any of your sass »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. the top edge of a vessel

    Derived terms

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