lip in Dutch
lip in Dutch is lip, grote bek, grote mond — lip means either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
lip in Dutch
lip
grote bek
(slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
grote mond
(slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
tegenspraak
(slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
What does "lip" mean?
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noun Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
"She bit her lip nervously before answering."
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noun Disrespectful or cheeky backtalk.
"Don't give me any lip, just do as you're told."
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verb To silently form words with the mouth without making a sound.
"She lipped the answer to him across the room."
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lip in a sentence
- She bit her lip nervously before answering.
- Don't give me any lip, just do as you're told.
- She lipped the answer to him across the room.
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What is "lip" in Dutch?
"lip" in Dutch is lip, grote bek, grote mond. lip means: Either of the two fleshy edges around the mouth.
How do you use "lip" in a sentence?
Example: "She bit her lip nervously before answering." In Dutch, "lip" is lip, grote bek, grote mond.
Are there other ways to say "lip" in Dutch?
Yes — Dutch has 4 translations listed for "lip": lip, grote bek, grote mond, tegenspraak.
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