lip — either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth
Pronunciation (IPA): /lɪp/
Korean meaning: 입술
Korean pronunciation: **립**
Example Sentences
- My mom always told me to zip my lip during boring family dinners.
- He gave lip service to helping with homework but never actually did it.
- She bit her lip nervously before the job interview.
lip
NOUN//lɪp//
either of the two fleshy parts that form the upper and lower edges of the opening of the mouth
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/lɪp/
🇬🇧 UK/lɪp/
🌳Etymology
Rootlip
Origin
고대 영어 'lippa'에서 유래되어, 게르만어족의 공통 조상어에서 파생된 단어입니다. 입의 가장 눈에 띄는 부분을 가리키는 기본적인 신체 어휘로 발전했습니다.
🎵Rhyme
tipshiptripclipgrip
tip
ship
trip
clip
grip
🔗Collocations
bite your lip
lip service
stiff upper lip
zip your lip
read my lips
lip balm
lower lip
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My mom always told me to zip my lip during boring family dinners.”
😄 Fun example
“He gave lip service to helping with homework but never actually did it.”
“She bit her lip nervously before the job interview.”
“The coffee cup had a small chip on its lip.”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
mouthrimedgeborderbrim
Antonyms
centermiddle
Related
kisssmilemouthfacelipstick
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