LIP, TO HAVE A ... ON @ The Dictionary of Cork Slang, by John Beecher

Cork Slang, Like

A Dictionary of Cork Slang
by Seán Beecher

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LIP, TO HAVE A ... ON

Construct: Verb

Definition: To be upset, annoyed, peeved, to pout.

Use: He'll have a lip on him now that you won't give him what he wants.
He'll be annoyed now that you won't give him what he wants.

Derivation: Doubtful, but probably related to 'Lip' - pouting in annoyance.
"He'd have a lip on him if he'd have to wait." (Murphy)