lip

• Nom désignant l'une des deux parties charnues qui bordent l'ouverture de la bouche, ou le bord d'un récipient ou d'une ouverture.

A noun referring to either of the two soft, fleshy parts forming the opening of the mouth, or the edge of a container or opening.

1. Part of the mouthA1formal

   Either of the two fleshy parts that form the opening of the mouth.

   Lèvre (partie de la bouche)

   • She bit her lower lip nervously.
   • He applied lip balm to his dry lips.
   • The baby's lips were stained with berry juice.

2. B1formal

   The projecting edge of a container or opening.

   Bord d'un contenant

   • The lip of the cup was chipped.
   • He poured the water carefully over the lip of the vase.
   • The glass had a thin gold rim on its lip.

   Synonymesbrimedgeflangerimspout

3. Impudent talkB2informal

   Insolent or impertinent speech.

   insolence

   • Don't give me any lip, young man!
   • The student got detention for his lip in class.
   • She was known for her sharp lip when annoyed.

   Synonymesback talkbackchatcheekfreshnessimpertinenceimpudenceinsolencemouthrudenesssasssauce