Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
fat-lip
noun
/ˈfæt lɪp/
Definition
A swollen or puffy lip, often resulting from an injury or blow to the mouth.
Examples
- After the basketball game, he came home with a fat-lip from a rough tackle.
- She got a fat-lip during the schoolyard game of dodgeball.
- His fight left him with a noticeable fat-lip for days.
Meaning
The term ‘fat-lip’ is commonly used to describe a lip that has been injured, typically after being hit, leading to swelling and an enlarged appearance.
Synonyms
- swollen lip
- bloated lip
- injured lip
