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Discover LudwigThe word 'lip-' is not a complete word and is not commonly used in written English.
It is possible that it is a prefix or suffix that is paired with another word to create a new word. The context in which it is used would determine its correctness and usage. For example, if we take the prefix 'lip-' and pair it with the word 'sync', we get the word 'lipsync', which means to synchronize one's lip movements with a pre-recorded audio track. In this case, 'lip-' is correct and can be used in written English. Example: The lip-sync battle was the highlight of the talent show.
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lip-
prefix
Alternative (shortened) form of lipo-
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The shaking in his lip more pronounced than ever, he lowers his head a little further and says: "I am sorry for the things I am going to say now".
All I had to do was to press it firmly on to my top lip.
#eurovision pic.twitter.com/Vfm3ADz1TJ Facebook Twitter Google plus Share Share this post Facebook Twitter Google plus close 10.17pm AEST13 17 The Danish fairy who won last year is back showing Molly how to do hippy fairy properly – although there has been a strange moment where the lip sync appeared to lapse into actual singing.
The boulder was teetering on the lip of the plateau.
Karpov leant forward, chewed his lip and ran a thumb up and down his chin.
He bounds back up the stairs from the car park and sits again, lip duly salved.
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Herrick returns not with lip-smacking vengeance but edgy vulnerability, rescued from the psych-ward and taking up residence as the mad vampire in the attic.
His recurrent appearances on SNL, playing Hulk-like, shape-shifting Potus "The Rock" Obama, have been ridiculously endearing (especially whenever he flings Ted Cruz out of a window), and you haven't lived until you've seen him lip-sync Taylor Swift's Shake It Off with Jimmy Fallon ("Oh Jimmy, your ass is gettin' ready to know Tay-Tay!").
One of the many reasons that I never lose my appetite for politics is the menu of lip-smacking ironies it serves up.
When a constituent covered her mouth, he could not lip-read what she said and therefore he was unable to do his duty to her as an MP.
This lip-smacking recipe is cut through with sour lime, earthy coriander, garlic and ginger.
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