adjective
Etymology
Origin of lipped
Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; see origin at lip, -ed 3
Vocabulary lists containing lipped
Example Sentences
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A short missed putt on the 14th cost him a shot and a three-foot birdie try on the 17th lipped out as the fine margins went against him.
From BBC • Jul. 18, 2025
Eventually, Ricardo loses on his final stroke—his ball does “a full wrap around the hole but lipped out”—and Adams wins.
From Slate • Mar. 31, 2024
Spieth had missed the green to the left, chipped to about 4 feet and lipped out.
From Seattle Times • Feb. 16, 2024
Boutier shot an 8-under 64 with eight birdies, which would have been nine had her birdie putt on the 18th not lipped out.
From Washington Times • Oct. 29, 2023
I study the youthful parody shape in the mirror: the stomach lipped tight by muscle; the shoulders rounded by chin-ups; the arms veined strong.
From "Hunger of Memory" by Richard Rodriguez
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