English Explanatory Dictionary

stiff-lipped

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Maintaining a stiff upper lip.

Pronunciation

/ˌstɪf ˈlɪpt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-stiff-lipped.wav En-us-stiff-lipped.mp3

Word forms

stiff-lipped more stiff-lipped most stiff-lipped

Etymology

The term refers to a person having a stern expression with the mouth closed and the lips pressed together.

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