lip

³lip

verb

lippedlip·ping

Definition of LIP

transitive verb

1

: to touch with the lips; especially : kiss

2

: utter

3

: to lap against : lick

4

: to hit (a putt) so that the ball hits the edge of the cup but fails to drop in —usually used with out

intransitive verb

: to hit the edge of the cup without dropping in —used with out <the putt lipped out>

Examples of LIP

1. <the waves, reflecting the red glow of the sunset, gently lipped the prow>

First Known Use of LIP

1589

Related to LIP

Synonyms: bathe, lap, lave, wash, splash

Related Words: bubble, gurgle, plash, ripple, slosh

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