what does tolerate lip mean?

[Anonymous]

hi all,

She looks like a librarian. There is a look in her eye that warns him she will not tolerate lip.

What does "tolerate lip" mean? This girl does not like people chit-chating??

Tks, bee

 

[Casiopea]

hi all,

She looks like a librarian. There is a look in her eye that warns him she will not tolerate lip.

What does "tolerate lip" mean? This girl does not like people chit-chating??

Tks, bee

lip refers to lips moving. She will not tolerate (any) lip means, she won't tolerate backtalk, responses to her statements, questioning her authority; It means, one should listen and accept her words; don't argue.

All the best,