lip synonyms

lip

n.

  1. A fleshy portion of the mouth

    speech organ, fold of flesh, edge of the mouth, liplike part, labium, labrum; see also mouth1.

  2. An edge

    spout, margin, brim, flange, portal, nozzle, overlap, projection, flare; see also edge 1, rim.

bite one's lips

show restraint, keep back one's anger, hold one's temper in check; see restrain oneself.

hang on the lips of

attend to, heed, hang on one's every word; see listen 2.

keep a stiff upper lip*

take heart, be encouraged, remain strong; see suffer 3.

smack one's lips

express satisfaction, enjoy, be delighted; see appreciate 1.

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