What does close lipped mean?
Close lipped means discrete; likely to keep a secret.
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Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
discrete; likely to keep a secret.
Use close lipped when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Close lipped means discrete; likely to keep a secret.
Common synonyms include close, secretive, uncommunicative, incommunicative.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use close lipped where its definition matches the intended context.
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