adj

lippy

LIH-pee

Lippy (adj) means Cheeky, mouthy, or prone to talking back rudely. Example: “The teacher had no patience for lippy teenagers.”

adj

Cheeky, mouthy, or prone to talking back rudely.

"The teacher had no patience for lippy teenagers."

noun

Informal British word for lipstick or lip gloss.

"She reapplied her lippy before the photo."

How to use lippy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCheeky and talking back — or, informally, lipstick.

When to use it

Informal, mainly British and Australian usage.

Common pairings

a lippy kid red lippy

lippier comparative, lippies plural, lippies plural, Lippys plural, lippiest superlative

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The teacher had no patience for _____ teenagers.

From lip plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

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What does “lippy” mean?

The word “lippy” means cheeky, mouthy, or prone to talking back rudely. In plain terms, cheeky and talking back — or, informally, lipstick.

How do you pronounce “lippy”?

“Lippy” is pronounced LIH-pee (/ˈlɪpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “lippy” in a sentence?

Here is “lippy” used in a sentence: “The teacher had no patience for lippy teenagers.”

What part of speech is “lippy”?

Depending on how it is used, “lippy” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “lippy” have?

“Lippy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cheeky, mouthy, or prone to talking back rudely.