Definition
Definition of lips - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun, plural
1.
medicalfleshy edges of the mouth opening
- She applied lipstick to her lips.
2.
- He got in trouble for giving lips to the teacher during class.
3.
containersRare outer edges of a container or openingRare
- The cup's lips were chipped.
Images of lips
fleshy edges of the mouth opening 
outer edges of a container or opening
Expressions with lips
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kiss someone passionately
They locked lips under the moonlight.
refusal to speak or reveal information
The detective was met with sealed lips from the witnesses.
refusal to speak or give information
The detective was met with tight lips from the witnesses.
press lips together with teeth nervously or thoughtfully
She tends to bite her lips when anxious.
moisten one's lips to prevent dryness
She paused to wet her lips before speaking.
move the tongue over one's lips in anticipation
He licked his lips at the sight of the cake.
pay close attention to what I say
Read my lips: no new taxes.
be said or mentioned by someone
That idea never crossed my lips.
come out of someone's mouth without planning
A laugh escaped her lips before she could stop it.
express hope that a wish or statement comes true
"We're really hoping to win the grant— from her lips to God's ears."
express a wish for a statement to come true
"I hope we win the lottery." "From your lips to God's ears!"
maintain silence about a secret or information
She promised to keep her lips sealed about the surprise.
remain noticeable in taste or memory
The flavor of the wine lingered on the lips long after the last sip.
widely known and discussed
The new movie is on everybody's lips.
being talked about by many people
The scandal was on everyone's lips for weeks.
not revealing a secret
I can't tell you what she said, my lips are sealed..
compress lips together tightly to show disapproval
She pursed up her lips at the rude comment.
understand what someone is saying by watching their lips
He tried to read Anna's lips from across the room.
show eagerness or enjoyment
He smacked his lips at the sight of the delicious meal.
stop talking or be quiet
Zip your lips during the briefing, or you’ll be asked to leave.
talk a lot without saying anything important or sensible
He loves to flap his lips during meetings.
expresses hope that words will be heard by God
I hope we win the lottery, from the lips to God's ears.
move tongue over lips and make a sound
He began to lick and smack lips after tasting the soup.
understand speech by watching lip movements
She learned to read lips after losing her hearing.
Origin of lips
Old English, lippa (lip)
Terms with lips included in their meaning
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romantic
join lips with another person
affection
touch with the lips to show love or greeting
literal action
move lips apart to speak or eat
gesture
touch something lightly with lips as respect
face or feelings
showing upturned lips or expressing positive feelings
emotion
press one's lips together to hold back emotion
hummed tune
tune made by humming with closed lips
salon procedure
body modification involving piercing the lips
medical
bottom part of the lips on the face
emotion
push out lips to show annoyance
facial expression
pushing of the lips forward to show displeasure or sulkiness
medical
the higher of the two lips on the face
cosmetics
products designed to protect moisturize or treat the lips
personal hygiene
steps taken to keep lips healthy moisturized and protected
affection
having been touched with the lips
emotion
the act of touching lips to show affection
silent speech
move lips to form words without sound
lips expression
make lips small and tight, often to show disapproval or thought
beauty item
makeup for lips, adds shine and color
cosmetics
makeup pencil used to outline lips and stop lipstick bleeding
silent lips
moving the lips without making sound
communication
shaping the lips to form words or sounds
lip movement
round one's lips as if intending to kiss
lips gesture
stick out lips to look attractive or suggestive
Examples of lips in a sentence
The child pouted, her lips trembling. She was reprimanded for her lips during the meeting. His lips got him grounded for a week. The pot's lips were uneven, causing it to spill. The bottle's lips were sealed tightly to prevent leaks.
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- French:lèvres, insolence, ...
- German:Lippen, Frechheit, ...
- Italian:labbra, risposta sfacciata, ...
- Spanish:labios, insolencia, ...
- Portuguese:lábios, atrevimento, ...
- Chinese:嘴唇, 无礼的话, ...
- Japanese:唇, 生意気な発言, ...
- Arabic:شَفَتَان, وَقاحَة, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂפָתַיִם, חֻצְפָּה, ...
- Russian:губы, дерзость, ...
- Ukrainian:губи, нахабство, ...
- Hindi:होंठ, बोलचाल में अभद्रता, ...
Definition of lip - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
medicalfleshy part of the mouth
- She bit her lip nervously..
2.
containerthe projecting rim of an open container
- He poured water from the lip of the jug.
3.
- He got in trouble for giving lip to the teacher.
4.
musicTECH. the embouchure and control in the lips for instrumentsTECH.
- His lip was strong from years of playing trumpet.
5.
plantTECH. one of the two parts of a labiate corollaTECH.
- The flower's lip was a vibrant color.
Verb
1.
mouthintr. simulate speech without soundintr.
- She lipped the lyrics during the performance.
2.
kisstr. touch or grasp with the lipstr.
- She gently lipped the baby's forehead.
3.
designtr. Rare form the rim or edge of somethingtr. Rare
- The clay was lipped to create a smooth finish.
4.
natureintr. Rare wash against a surfaceintr. Rare
- The waves lipped against the shore.
5.
sportstr. TECH. cause a golf ball to hit the cup's rimtr. TECH.
- The ball lipped the cup but didn't go in.
Images of lip
the projecting rim of an open container
Expressions with lip
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speak disrespectfully or argue back to someone in authority
Don't give lip to your teacher.
swollen lip from being hit or hurt
He got a fat lip during the game.
insincere support or promises not meant to be acted on
He paid lip service to the idea but did nothing.
absence of disrespectful talk or backtalk
The teacher demanded no lip from the students.
show nervousness or embarrassment by biting the lip
He bit his lip during the awkward silence.
express approval or support without taking action
The politician paid lip service to environmental issues but did nothing to help.
press your lips together to stop yourself from speaking
Bite your lip and let her finish before you respond.
stay silent to keep a secret or avoid trouble
He decided to button his lip during the meeting.
keep a secret or not reveal information
Button your lip until the deal is signed, or we lose everything.
express scorn or disapproval through facial expression
She curled her lip when she saw the mess.
showing dislike or contempt through facial expression
Her lip curled when she saw the mess.
speak impulsively without thinking or enough knowledge
He tends to shoot from the lip in meetings.
stoic, unemotional attitude
He maintained a stiff upper lip during the sad movie..
stop talking immediately or be quiet
He was told to zip his lip during the meeting.
stop talking or be quiet
When the bell rang, the coach snapped, "Zip your lip!"
speak rudely or disrespectfully to someone
He got in trouble for lipping off to the teacher.
jewelry worn in a pierced lip
His lip piercing is a small silver ring.
bottom part of the lips on the face
She bit her lower lip nervously.
cause a cut or break in someone's lip
He fell and split his lip on the sidewalk.
the area between the mouth and the nose
He had a small scar on his upper lip.
products designed to protect moisturize or treat the lips
This brand offers a full line of lip care for winter.
makeup for lips, adds shine and color
She put on lip gloss before the party.
makeup pencil used to outline lips and stop lipstick bleeding
She used lip liner before applying her lipstick.
substance applied to lips to moisturize and heal
She applied lip balm to soothe her chapped lips..
Origin of lip
Old English, lippa (lip)
Examples of lip in a sentence
Her lip quivered as she tried not to cry. The lip of the cup was chipped. She carefully wiped the lip of the bottle. She gave her parents lip and was grounded. His constant lip got him sent to the principal's office. Her lip needed training for the French horn.
The musician's lip was crucial for the performance. The botanist studied the lip of the plant. Each lip of the flower had a unique pattern. He lipped the dialogue during the rehearsal. The actor lipped his lines to help the lead. He lipped the edge of the cup cautiously. The horse lipped the sugar cube from her hand. The potter expertly lipped the vase's edge. She lipped the cup to prevent spills. The gentle waves lipped at the boat's hull. Raindrops lipped against the window pane. She watched the ball lip the edge of the hole. His putt lipped the cup, costing him the game.
View all translations of lip
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- French:lèvre, mimer, ...
- German:Lippe, die Lippen bewegen, ...
- Italian:labbro, mimare, ...
- Spanish:labio, mover los labios, ...
- Portuguese:lábio, fazer mímica, ...
- Chinese:嘴唇, 对口型, ...
- Japanese:唇, 口パクする, ...
- Arabic:شَفَة, حَرَّكَ شَفَتَيْهِ, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂפָה, לְהַנִּיעַ אֶת הַשְּׂפָתַיִם בְּלִי קוֹל, ...
- Russian:губа, шевелить губами, ...
- Ukrainian:губа, імітувати, ...
- Hindi:होंठ, बिना आवाज़ के दोहराना, ...
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