fat lip
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Puzzle #133 · October 12, 2025
A fat lip refers to a swollen lip, usually from a physical blow or injury, such as a punch.
A common way school-yard bullies might threaten someone might be to say ‘If you don't stop it, I'll give you a fat lip’
A common way school-yard bullies might threaten someone might be to say ‘If you don't stop it, I'll give you a fat lip’
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- Puzzle #133 on October 12, 2025
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