lip-lock

or lip·lock, lip lock

[ lip-lok ]

/ ˈlɪpˌlɒk /

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noun

Slang. a long and passionate kiss.

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Origin of lip-lock

First recorded in 1975–80; lip + lock¹

How to use lip-lock in a sentence

Ney said McDonnell needs to “keep a stiff lip” and stay in close contact with family members.
Abramoff’s Advice for Virginia’s New Jailhouse Guv|Tim Mak, Jackie Kucinich|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
She narrowed her eyes, bit her lip as if to chew over the question, and whisked some stray blond hairs away from her face.
Powerful Congressman Writes About ‘Fleshy Breasts’|Asawin Suebsaeng|January 7, 2015|DAILY BEAST
The higher your score, the more likely it is that you can lip-sync along to the “Checkers” Speech.
The World’s Toughest Political Quiz|Jeff Greenfield|December 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST
While the desk sergeant ran a background check, he was roughed up by another officer in the lock-up.
What Would Happen if I Got in White Cop’s Face?|Goldie Taylor|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST

“Now they will definitely lock Navalny in prison,” one of the women in the crowd said.
Russia’s Rebel In Chief Escapes House Arrest|Anna Nemtsova|December 30, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The place was used as a lock-up for some time after the incorporation, and the old irons were kept on show for years.
Showell's Dictionary of Birmingham|Thomas T. Harman and Walter Showell
I do not know—I do not dare to believe—that I shall live to hear that key grating in the lock.
The Salvaging Of Civilisation|H. G. (Herbert George) Wells
He paled a little, and sucked his lip, his eyes wandering to the girl, who stood in stolid inapprehension of what was being said.
St. Martin's Summer|Rafael Sabatini
The eyebrows were low and thick, the upper lip was sensitive, quivering sometimes as she talked, but the lower was firm and full.
Ancestors|Gertrude Atherton
Ze under lip rather retires, and this adds to the receding effect of the chin, you see.
Checkmate|Joseph Sheridan Le Fanu