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lip

lip /ˈlɪp/ noun
plural lips
lip
/ˈlɪp/
noun
plural lips
Britannica Dictionary definition of LIP
[count] : either one of the two soft parts that surround the mouth
see picture at mouth; see also stiff upper lip at 1stiff
[count] : the edge of a cut or hole
[count] : the edge of a container especially where it is slightly spread out
[noncount] informal : rude speech in reply to someone who should be spoken to with respect

button your lip/lips

see 2button

fat lip

see 1fat

lick your lips

see 1lick

my lips are sealed

informal
used to say that you will not tell secret information to anyone

on everyone's/everybody's lips

informal
: being said or discussed by many people

on the lips of

informal
: being said or discussed by (people)

pass your lips

see 1pass

read lips

see 1read

smack your lips

see 1smack

zip your lip

see 1zip