lip
US /lɪp/
UK /lɪp/
1.
either of the two fleshy folds surrounding the mouth
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She bit her lip nervously.
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He had a cut on his lower lip.
2.
the edge of a cup, bowl, or other container
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He brought the cup to his lip and took a sip.
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Be careful not to chip the lip of the glass.
1.
to speak in an impudent or disrespectful way
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Don't you lip me, young man!
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He was always lipping off to his teachers.