lippy

English

/ˈlɪpi/, /ˈlɪpɪ/

adj
Definitions
  • (informal) Having prominent lips.
  • (informal) Having a tendency to talk back in a cheeky or impertinent manner.

Etymology

Suffix from English lip (verbal impertinence, backtalk, fleshy protrusion around the opening of the mouth).

Origin

English

lip

Gloss

verbal impertinence, backtalk, fleshy protrusion around the opening of the mouth

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