lip

lip
n
1.Usu. lips
labia, mouth.
2.Slang. impudence, insolence, sauciness, Inf. sauce, Inf. sassiness, Inf. back talk, Dial. sass, Inf. cheek, Sl. mouth, Sl. mouthing off, Sl. smarting off; discourtesy, rudeness, incivility, impertinence, flippancy, brashness, disrespect, disdain, contempt, derision, Sl. freshness, Sl. fresh talk; impudent talk, audacity, effrontery, boldness, presumption, brazenness.
3. edge, rim, brim, verge, brink, ledge; border, margin, Archaic. marge, skirt, fringe; hem, brow, flange.
4.Music, (all of brass or wind instruments) control, touch, intonation; mastery, command, virtuosity, proficiency; prowess, technique, adeptness, competence; grace, style, finesse.
5. bite one’s lip
hold back, refrain, forbear, hold or stay one's hand, repress.
6. button one’s lip
keep quiet or mum or still, shut or close one's mouth, Inf. shut up, Inf. save one's breath; hold one's tongue, keep one's tongue between one's teeth, bite one's tongue, hold one's peace, not utter a word, Inf. play dumb; Sl. keep one's trap or yap shut, Sl. keep one's bazoo shut, Sl. dummy up, Sl. clam up, Sl. make like a clam; let pass, say nothing, seal one's lips, not breath a word, Inf. not let out a peep, Inf. not say "boo," Inf. let ride or let it ride, Inf. let the chips fall where they may, let alone, leave well enough alone, not make waves, let sleeping dogs lie, not get involved, Sl. leave be; be mute, stand mute, fall silent, Inf. cool it, Inf. button up; keep one's thoughts to oneself, be like the wise old owl.
7. smack one’s lips
enjoy, show pleasure, take delight in, savor, relish, anticipate, look forward to; feast on, roll over the tongue, devour, eat up; gloat over, covet, Inf. slobber or drool over.
8. keep a stiff upper lip
keep up one's courage, bear up, Inf. keep one's chin up, hold one's head up, Inf. hang in, Inf. hang in there, Inf. hang on for dear life, Inf. hang tough; steel oneself, keep one's nerve, pluck up heart or courage, face up to, not flinch or shrink from, face the music, bite the bullet; fight back the tears, face adversity, keep one's feelings to oneself, turn the other cheek, go down with all colors flying, stand fast.
v
9. mouth, whisper, breathe, utter softly; give voice, give tongue, articulate, enunciate, pronounce, phonate, voice, sound

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(of the mouth, etc.)


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  • LIP — LIP; lip·a·rid·i·dae; lip·a·ris; lip·a·rite; lip; lip·id; lip·i·do·plast; lip·i·do·sis; lip·i·do·some; lip·in; lip·less; lip·o·gram; lip·o·gram·mat·ic; lip·o·gram·ma·tism; lip·o·gram·ma·tist; lip·pen; lip·per·ings; lip·pia; lip·pi·ness;… …   English syllables

  • Lip — (l[i^]p), n. [OE. lippe, AS. lippa; akin to D. lip, G. lippe, lefze, OHG. lefs, Dan. l[ae]be, Sw. l[ a]pp, L. labium, labrum. Cf. {Labial}.] 1. One of the two fleshy folds which surround the orifice of the mouth in man and many other animals. In… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • lip — [lip] n. [ME lippe < OE lippa, akin to MDu lippe < IE base * leb , to hang loosely, lip > L labes, a falling, labium, lip] 1. either of the two fleshy folds forming the edges of the mouth 2. anything like a lip, as in structure or in… …   English World dictionary

  • lip — W2 [lıp] n [: Old English; Origin: lippa] 1.) one of the two soft parts around your mouth where your skin is redder or darker upper/lower/top/bottom lip ▪ His bottom lip was swollen. ▪ She had big eyes and full lips (=large and round lips) . ▪… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • lip — [ lıp ] noun *** 1. ) count one of the two edges that form the top and bottom parts of your mouth: His thin red lips stretched into a smile. 2. ) count the place on the edge of a glass or container where you pour out liquid: Careful, the lip of… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • Lip- — vor Konsonanten auch Lipo [griech. lípos = Speck]: Bestimmungswort von Zus. mit der Bed. »Fett«. * * * lip , Lip : ↑ lipo , Lipo . * * * lip , Lip : ↑lipo , ↑Lipo . li|po , Li|po , (vor Vokalen auch:) lip …   Universal-Lexikon

  • lip — ► NOUN 1) either of the two fleshy parts forming the edges of the mouth opening. 2) the edge of a hollow container or an opening. 3) informal impudent talk. 4) another term for LABIUM(Cf. ↑labium). ► VERB ▪ (of water) lap a …   English terms dictionary

  • lip- — lip(o) élément, du gr. lipos, graisse . ⇒LIP(O) , (LIP , LIPO )élém. formant I. Élém. tiré du gr. ( ) , de « graisse, corps gras », entrant dans la constr. de subst. et d adj. appartenant notamment à la biol. et à la méd. A. [Le 2e élém. n est… …   Encyclopédie Universelle

  • Lip's — est un groupe féminin de Jpop, actif de 1990 à 1992, composé de trois idoles japonaises. Fin 1990, elles forment un groupe commun avec le trio Rakutenshi et la soliste Rumi Shishido, le temps d un single et d un album de noël, sous le nom… …   Wikipédia en Français

  • Lip — Lip, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Lipped} (l[i^]pt); p. pr. & vb. n. {Lipping} ( p[i^]ng).] 1. To touch with the lips; to put the lips to; hence, to kiss. [1913 Webster] The bubble on the wine which breaks Before you lip the glass. Praed. [1913 Webster]… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Lip — Lip, v. t. To clip; to trim. [Obs.] Holland. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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