LIP

To forcibly prevent oneself from speaking, especially in order to avoid saying something inappropriate or likely to cause a dispute.

To remain silent, especially in order to keep a secret or to avoid saying something inappropriate.

A swelling on the lip, especially one resulting from a punch or other blow.

To speak to someone rudely or without respect.

To speak rudely, harshly or belligerently.

To touch the rim of a hole or hoop but not go in.

Promising but empty talk; words without action or intention.

The practice or characteristic of being overly talkative, especially with respect to inadvertently revealing information which is private or confidential.

To speak confidently and unhesitantly but without careful forethought or a reliable knowledge of important facts pertaining to the subject matter.

The quality of being resolute and showing self-restraint, stereotypically associated with the British; especially as keep a stiff upper lip.

To refrain from or to stop talking; to be quiet; shut up.