I. noun
also lip·pie ˈlipē, -pi
( plural lippies )
Etymology: lip (Scots variant of leap ) (III) + -y, -ie
: an old Scotch unit of capacity equal to 1/4 Scotch peck
II. ˈlipē, -pi adjective
( usually -er/-est )
Etymology: lip (I) + -y
1.
a. of a dog : having hanging lips when hanging lips are not acceptable by the standard of the breed or having lips excessively hanging by the standard of the breed
b. of a person : having an excessively prominent lip
2. : impudent or impertinent in speech
lippy adolescents