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- [blip]
- /blɪp/
- /blɪp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [blip]
- /blɪp/
Definitions of blip word
- countable noun blip A blip is a small spot of light, sometimes occurring with a short, high-pitched sound, which flashes on and off regularly on a piece of equipment such as a radar screen. 3
- countable noun blip A blip in a straight line, such as the line on a graph, is a point at which the line suddenly makes a sharp change of direction before returning to its original direction. 3
- countable noun blip A blip in a situation is a sudden but temporary change or interruption in it. 3
- noun blip a repetitive sound, such as that produced by an electronic device, by dripping water, etc 3
- noun blip the spot of light or a sharply peaked pulse on a radar screen indicating the position of an object 3
- noun blip a temporary irregularity recorded in performance of something 3
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Origin of blip
First appearance:
before 1890 One of the 20% newest English words
1890-95, for an earlier sense; sound symbolism, with p for brevity and abrupt end of the impulse; bl- perhaps from blink
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Parts of speech for Blip
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conjunction
determiner
exclamation
blip popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 81% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for blip
noun blip
- glitch — a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
- tap — Telocator Alphanumeric Protocol
- censor — If someone in authority censors letters or the media, they officially examine them and cut out any information that is regarded as secret.
- spot — a rounded mark or stain made by foreign matter, as mud, blood, paint, ink, etc.; a blot or speck.
- echo — a repetition of sound produced by the reflection of sound waves from a wall, mountain, or other obstructing surface.
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