liplock

English

/ˈlɪpˌlɒk/

noun
Definitions
  • (chiefly) A kiss or the act of kissing; especially a long, passionate kiss.
  • (fishing) A maneuver in which a fish is hooked by a curled finger inserted under the gill cover and extending to the fish's jaw.

Etymology

Compound from English lip (verbal impertinence, backtalk, fleshy protrusion around the opening of the mouth) + English lock (tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair).

Origin

English

lock

Gloss

tuf of hair, tuft length of hair, curl, tuft of hair

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