lip

lip

noun

Informal, disrespectful speech or impertinence, often used in 'give lip'.

"Don't give me any lip!"

verb

To touch with the lips, especially when playing a wind instrument.

"He lipped the trumpet's mouthpiece."

noun

Either of the two fleshy folds forming the edge of the mouth.

"She bit her lip thoughtfully."

noun

The edge or rim of a container, opening, or something similar.

"The cup's lip was chipped."

Thesaurus

Synonyms: brim, rim, back talk, backtalk, mouth, sassing, sass