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lipservice

lipservice is the alternative form of lip service.

Meaning of lip service

Noun

lip service (uncountable)

  1. (idiomatic) Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.
    • The candidate gave lip service to fixing the problems, but it is doubtful that he will do much.
  2. (slang, vulgar) Cunnilingus (sometimes also referred to as giving lip).
    • Jack gave Samantha lip service.

Questions about lipservice

What is lipservice the alternative form of?
Lipservice is the alternative form of lip service.

Words near lipservice in the dictionary

  1. Lipscomb County
  2. Lipscombe
  3. lipscombite
  4. Lipscombs
  5. lipsed
  6. lipservice
  7. lipses
  8. lipsey
  9. Lipseys
  10. Lipsian
  11. lipsing

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