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Slang

lippy

This page is about the slang term lippy

Meaning

disrespectful in the way one speaks

For example

  • My sister used to get a bit lippy with our parents when she was a teenager.

  • Bill says he gets tired of dealing with lippy students who try to upset him with their cheeky comments.

Quick Quiz

Lizzie is a good student, but she can be lippy at times. She

a. wears too much lipstick

b. doesn't always show respect

c. likes to flirt with boys
a) wears too much lipstick b) doesn't always show respect c) likes to flirt with boys

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Contributor: Matt Errey