lipped

[lipt]

adjective

1. having lips or a lip.

2. Botany.,  labiate.

-lipped

adjective

1. having a lip or lips as specified

   tight-lipped

Word History and Origins

Origin of lipped¹

Middle English word dating back to 1350–1400; lip, -ed ³

Example Sentences

In a family fallout riddled with mistrust and rancour, the two camps stayed very tight lipped about the possibility of a meeting.

From BBC

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

The two-time champion's first real mistake of the day came when he lipped out from seven feet on the 13th and had to settle for a par.

From BBC

A long birdie putt at No. 18 lipped out.

From Seattle Times

“Even when it kind of lipped, I thought it would lip in. I’m pretty gutted it didn’t go in.”

From Seattle Times