Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fat-lip

Noun

/ˈfætlɪp/

Definition

A swollen or puffy lip, often as a result of injury or inflammation.

Examples

After the fight, he walked around with a fat-lip, a painful reminder of his confrontation.
She developed a fat-lip after accidentally biting herself while eating.

Meaning

The term ‘fat-lip’ typically refers to a condition where the lip appears enlarged due to various causes, such as trauma, allergic reactions, or infections.