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knep

verbaction

Pucker lips or draw a bag's mouth

To pull into a tight, gathered opening; used of lips (to pucker or purse) or of a bag’s mouth (to draw together to close).

Example in use

Da lass knep her mou an keekit ower t' sea.

Pronunciation

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/NEP/

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Origin & context

scotsolderneutral

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