lip off
B2 informal inseparable intransitive
In simple words
To speak rudely or cheekily to someone, especially a boss, parent, or teacher.
Literal meaning: To let one's lips run (speak) off in a rude direction.
Meanings
1 B2
idiomatic
informal
To speak rudely or impertinently to someone, especially someone in a position of authority.
"Don't lip off to the referee, or you'll be sent off the field."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Chiefly North American informal speech. Often used in the context of a young person being rude to an adult, or an employee to a manager. Can also refer to boastful or bragging talk. Less commonly used than 'mouth off'.
Commonly used with
boss teacher parent police authority crowd
Forms
Base
lip off
I/you/we/they
3rd person
lips off
he/she/it
Past simple
liped off
yesterday
Past participle
liped off
have + pp
-ing form
liping off
continuous
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