noun General Slang

lip

LIP · noun · informal

The top edge of any ramp or obstacle.

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Definitions

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The uppermost edge of a ramp, bowl, or obstacle where lip tricks and stalls are performed.

“He stalled on the lip before dropping back in.”
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lip In A Sentence

He stalled on the lip before dropping back in.

Origin & Usage

Descriptive: the 'lip' or edge at the top of a transition, shared with surf terminology.

People Also Ask

What is the lip of a ramp?

It's the uppermost edge of a ramp, bowl, or obstacle, where lip tricks and stalls are performed.

What are lip tricks?

They're tricks done at the top edge of a transition, such as stalls, rock and rolls, and inverts.

Is 'lip' also a surf term?

Yes; the term is shared with surfing, where the lip is the crest of a breaking wave.

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