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giving lip

giving lip is the present participle and gerund of give lip.

Meaning of give lip

Verb

give lip (third-person singular simple present gives lip, present participle giving lip, simple past gave lip, past participle given lip)

  1. (idiomatic, slang, transitive) To speak to someone rudely or without respect.
    • Never give me any lip again!
  2. (slang, transitive, vulgar) To perform cunnilingus.

Questions about giving lip

What is giving lip the present participle and gerund of?
Giving lip is the present participle and gerund of give lip.

Words near giving lip in the dictionary

  1. giving it the gun
  2. giving it to someone
  3. giving it up
  4. giving lie to
  5. giving life to
  6. giving lip
  7. giving me
  8. giving name to
  9. giving neck
  10. giving notice
  11. giving of oneself

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