LIP
5
Definition
Pronunciation: //lɪp//
noun
- (countable) Either of the two fleshy protrusions around the opening of the mouth."[…]thine owne lippes teſtifie againſt thee."
- (countable) A part of the body that resembles a lip, such as the edge of a wound or the labia."[…]I twiſted my thighs, ſqueezed, and compreſs’d the lips of that virgin-ſlit[…]"
- (by extension, countable) The projecting rim of an open container or a bell, etc.; a short open spout."The cork sails over the garden wall and lands somewhere no one can see it. A crest of white spills over the lip of the bottle and Niall pours the wine into Elaine's glass."
- (slang, uncountable) Backtalk; verbal impertinence."Don’t give me any lip!"
verb
- (transitive) To touch or grasp with the lips; to kiss; to lap the lips against (something)."[…] a hand that Kings / Haue lipt, and trembled kiſſing."
- (transitive, figurative) (of something inanimate) To touch lightly."He moved the boat onward very slowly, lipping the glossy surface delicately with the light oars."
- (intransitive, transitive) To wash against a surface, lap."It was very soothing and restful up there on the saloon deck, with no sound but the gentle lipping of the water as it rippled against the sides of the steamer."
- (intransitive) To rise or flow up to or over the edge of something."Below, the swollen Eden, lipping full from bank to bank, rolled yellow and surly to the sea."
noun
- (geology) Abbreviation of large igneous province.
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 3 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 5 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 7 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'LIP'?
The word LIP is worth 5 points in Scrabble.
L1
I1
P3
Total: 5 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'LIP'?
The word LIP is worth 7 points in Words With Friends.
L2
I1
P4
Total: 7 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.