Fat lip Meaning in English
expression
ˈfæt/ /ˈɫɪp
FAT-lip
fˈæt/ /lˈɪp
FAT-lip
Definition
A 'fat lip' is a swollen, puffy lip, usually caused by being hit or injured.
Usage & Nuances
This is an informal expression. Often used to describe the visible swelling after a punch or accident. It can be used both literally (“He has a fat lip”) and to joke or express sympathy. Do not confuse with ‘pout’ (making lips look bigger purposely).
Spanish: labio hinchadoPortuguese (BR): lábio inchadoPortuguese (PT): lábio inchadoChinese (Simplified): 肿嘴唇Chinese (Traditional): 腫嘴唇Hindi: सूजा हुआ होंठArabic: شفاه متورمةBengali: ফোলা ঠোঁটRussian: разбитая губаJapanese: 腫れた唇Vietnamese: môi sưngKorean: 부은 입술Turkish: şiş dudakUrdu: سوجا ہوا ہونٹIndonesian: bibir bengkak
Example Sentences
He got a fat lip after falling off his bike.
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She came home with a fat lip from playing soccer.
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Tom has a fat lip because he bumped into the door.
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You should've seen the fat lip he got after the game!
natural
Don't worry, your fat lip will go down in a couple of days.
natural
Last night, my little brother gave himself a fat lip trying to do tricks on his skateboard.
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