lip off
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Meaning · English
To speak rudely, harshly or belligerently.
Register: colloquial
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
She spanked hard enough that she broke the yardstick in half, and picked up the bottom half and continued on with the punishment. I hold no grudge—I deserved it for lipping off.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lip off” mean?
To speak rudely, harshly or belligerently.
Is “lip off” formal or informal?
lip off is generally colloquial.