lip
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Don’t give me any lip!
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” mean?
Backtalk; verbal impertinence.
Is “lip” formal or informal?
lip is generally slang.