What does LIPPY mean?

Definition of Lippy

1. Parts of Speech: Lippy is an adjective.

2. Definition: If someone is described as lippy, they are being impertinent or disrespectful, often by talking back or making rude comments.

3. Pronunciations: In the US, lippy is pronounced as "lip-ee." In the UK, it is pronounced as "lip-ee" or "lipp-ee."

4. Origin and Usage: Lippy is a slang term that originated in the United States in the early 1900s. It is derived from the word "lip," which means impertinence or impudence. The term "lippy" gained popularity in the 1920s and has been used in everyday language ever since.

5. Synonyms: Some synonyms for lippy include cheeky, sassy, impertinent, insolent, and disrespectful.

6. Related Words: Some related five letter words to lippy include snippy, gripy, hippy, and gipsy.

7. Example Sentences:

• She was being lippy with the teacher and got sent to the principals office.
• He got lippy with the bouncer and was kicked out of the club.
• The customer was being lippy with the cashier and was asked to leave the store.