Phrase Hound found 141 phrases and 166 compound words that contain lip. The most common are listed below. Open lip in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 141
- lip servicePromising but empty talk; words without action or intention.
- lip balmA substance topically applied to the lips of the mouth to relieve chapped or dry lips, angular cheilitis or stomatitis, and cold sores.
- lower lipSynonym of labium inferius oris: The fold of muscles bounding the opening of the lower mouth.
- lip glossA cosmetic product applied to the lips to make them look shinier.
- fat lipA swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.
- lip syncThe synchronization of prerecorded audio signals and movement of the lips such that there is no lack of simultaneity between them.
- lip-lockAlternative spelling of liplock: A kiss or the act of kissing; especially a long, passionate kiss.
- lip-syncingpresent participle and gerund of lip-sync
- lip plateA large disc, usually made from clay or wood, worn in a hole in one or both lips.
- lip linerMakeup used to outline the outer edge of the lips, generally to fill in uneven areas and create a smooth shape after applying lipstick.
- lip flapA failure in audio-video synchronization, so that an actor's lips move but no sound is heard.
- lip-strapA small strap with a buckle running between the cheeks of a bit, to prevent the horse from biting on the cheek of the bit in its mouth.
- pack a lipTo use snuff or chewing tobacco by tucking a lump of it under one's lip.
- lip-synchAlternative spelling of lip-sync: The synchronization of prerecorded audio signals and movement of the lips such that there is no lack of simultaneity between them.
- lip-smackingTasty; appetizing.
- giving lippresent participle and gerund of give lip
- lip discA lip plate.
- lip discsplural of lip disc: A lip plate.
- lip diskA lip plate.
- lip flipA cosmetic surgery procedure involving an injection of Botox into the upper lip to give a fuller or poutier appearance.
- lip platesplural of lip plate: A large disc, usually made from clay or wood, worn in a hole in one or both lips.
- lip plugA lip plate.
- lip readingAlternative form of lipreading: The act of reading lips.
- lip sealA radial shaft seal.
- lip-readAlternative form of lipread: To determine a person's speech by watching the movement of their lips.
Compound words 166
- lippyHaving prominent lips.
- liplinerA cosmetic product intended to fill uneven areas on the outer edges of the lips after applying lipstick, therefore giving a smooth shape.
- harelipA congenital malformation of the upper lip, reminiscent of the mouth of a hare.
- lipreadTo determine a person's speech by watching the movement of their lips.
- underlipThe lower lip.
- liplockA kiss or the act of kissing; especially a long, passionate kiss.
- BushlipAlternative form of Bushlips (“insincere political rhetoric”).
- lippieAlternative spelling of lippy (“lipstick; lip”).
- lipcurlSynonym of flehmen: To exhibit the flehmen response, i.e., to draw back the lips, allowing scent to reach the Jacobson’s organ, an auxiliary olfactory organ found in many animals.
- liplessWithout a lip or lips.