"lip-service" meaning in All languages combined

See lip-service on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} lip-service (uncountable)
  1. Alternative form of lip service Tags: alt-of, alternative, uncountable Alternative form of: lip service
    Sense id: en-lip-service-en-noun-jPVFAqf5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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