English Dictionary (Humor) beta

Lipstick A colorful paste used to paint the lips.  ■ She applied a bright red lipstick to her lips, hoping to impress the boys at the party.

Cigar A long, cylindrical roll of tobacco that is smoked by rolling it between the lips.  ■ "I forgot my cigar at home, so I had to make do with a bunch of sticks and some matches."

hissing A sound made by the opening and closing of the lips with teeth together, often used as a way to convey disapproval or warning.  ■ "I heard you're dating my ex-girlfriend!" he hissed.

kiss An act of touching the lips with another person to show affection.  ■ "I had to give my grandma a kiss on the cheek when she hugged me tightly, even though I'm allergic to her perfume."

licks A way of expressing disapproval or contempt by making a noise similar to that of a dog licking its lips.  ■ "I can't believe he actually ate the entire pizza. Licks!

pout A facial expression characterized by pursed lips and a sulky or disapproving countenance, often accompanied by a pouting sound.  ■ "John gave me a pout when I didn't let him have the last slice of pizza."

pouting A facial expression characterized by pursed lips and a frowny face, often accompanied by sulky or grumpy behavior.  ■ John started pouting when he didn't get the pizza he wanted.

Pucker An expression of intense concentration or excitement, usually accompanied by pursed lips and a squinted gaze.  ■ "When I found out I won the lottery, I couldn't help but pucker with excitement!"

rouge A bright red color.  ■ I painted my lips with a bright shade of rouge before going out to dinner.

whisper A soft, barely audible sound made by blowing air through the lips.  ■ "I was trying to sneak up on my friend, but he could hear my whisper from across the room!"

Dessert A sweet and often sugary dish served after a meal as a way to satisfy one's cravings for something indulgent.  ■ After finishing their plates, the group couldn't resist the temptation of the massive chocolate cake on the dessert table. They all took a bite and realized that it was actually made of pure gold! "This must be what heaven tastes like," exclaimed John, as he licked his lips with delight.

hiss A loud, sharp sound made by blowing air through narrowed lips or teeth.  ■ "I heard her give the cat a hiss of warning.", A vulgar or derogatory term used to insult someone.  ■ "He got a hiss from his boss for being late again."

hummed A sound made by buzzing one's lips together, usually when trying to think of something.  ■ "I can't remember the name of that movie I saw last night, but I know I hummed it in my head all day today."

kisses Noun: A light, affectionate touch of the lips, usually to show love, friendship or respect., Verb: To give or receive a kiss.  ■ "I forgot my phone at home and had to borrow some kisses from a stranger on the street."

purse A small, typically cylindrical container with a handle and a flap, used for carrying money, credit cards, and other small items.  ■ When I realized my purse was stolen from the bar stool while I was dancing, I quickly took off my heels to chase after it.; To purse one's lips in a tight and pouty manner, often in order to show displeasure or annoyance.  ■ When my roommate left dirty dishes on the counter again, I gave her a stern "purse" look to let her know I was not amused.

Scoff to make a dismissive or sarcastic sound with the lips and nose, often accompanied by an expression of disbelief  ■ "I can't believe you actually ate that entire pizza in one sitting!" "Pfft. I've eaten more than that for breakfast."

smiles A facial expression characterized by a curve of the lips, often accompanied by the crinkling of the eyes and the formation of dimples. Smiling is commonly used to convey pleasure, happiness, or amusement.  ■ When John found out he got accepted into his dream school, he couldn't contain his excitement and let out a big, goofy smile.

Smiling The act of involuntarily curling your lips into a cheerful expression, often accompanied by the crinkling of your eyes.  ■ "I was walking down the street when I saw my favorite celebrity, and I couldn't help but smile at them."

tongue A long, slender organ used for tasting, swallowing, and producing sound.  ■ The tongue is often considered the most important part of a person's appearance. It's also responsible for some of the funniest moments in our lives, like when we accidentally stick it out at an inopportune time or when we can't stop licking our lips.

trombone A musical instrument consisting of a conical tube with a flared mouthpiece, played by blowing air through the mouthpiece and into the tube, producing a deep, resonant sound.  ■ "I tried to play trombone but my lips were too small for the mouthpiece. I had to resort to using a duck whistle instead."

ventriloquism The art of speaking with the mouth closed and appearing to be moving one's lips as if talking, in order to deceive others.  ■ "I had a great time watching that ventriloquist, but it was all just a bunch of hot air!"

whistling The act of making a high-pitched sound by blowing air between one's lips.  ■ "I was whistling while I walked to work this morning and it attracted the attention of a group of tourists who wanted to know where I was going."