How to Pronounce "give some lip"
expression
GIV-sum-LIP
giV-SUM-LIP
Definition
To speak to someone, especially an authority figure, in a rude or disrespectful way by talking back or arguing.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡɪv/ /ˈsəm/ /ˈɫɪp
British English
ɡˈɪv/ /sˈʌm/ /lˈɪp
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GIV-sum-LIP
UK
giV-SUM-LIP
Listen in Context
Don't give some lip to your teacher.
He always gives some lip when asked to do chores.
If you give some lip again, you'll be grounded.
I got in trouble at work for giving some lip to my boss.