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- [lip-ee]
- /ˈlɪp i/
- /ˈlɪp.i/
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- [lip-ee]
- /ˈlɪp i/
Definitions of lippy word
- adjective lippy having large or prominent lips. 1
- adjective lippy Slang. impudent; fresh. 1
- noun lippy Insolent; impertinent. 1
- adjective lippy making insolent remarks 1
- abbreviation LIPPY lipstick 1
- adjective lippy If someone is lippy, they speak to other people in a way that shows no respect. 0
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Origin of lippy
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
First recorded in 1870-75; lip + -y1
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Parts of speech for Lippy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lippy popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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lippy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lippy
adj lippy
- glib — readily fluent, often thoughtlessly, superficially, or insincerely so: a glib talker; glib answers.
- disrespectful — characterized by, having, or showing disrespect; lacking courtesy or esteem: a disrespectful remark about teachers.
- rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
- offhand — cavalierly, curtly, or brusquely: to reply offhand.
- playful — full of play or fun; sportive; frolicsome.
adjective lippy
- irreverent — not reverent; manifesting or characterized by irreverence; deficient in veneration or respect: an irreverent reply.
- disgracious — Lacking grace; not pleasing; disagreeable.
Antonyms for lippy
adj lippy
- mannerly — having or showing good manners; courteous; polite.
- respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
- courteous — Someone who is courteous is polite and respectful to other people.
- reverent — feeling, exhibiting, or characterized by reverence; deeply respectful: a reverent greeting.
- nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.
Top questions with lippy
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