pip

[pɪp]

pip Definition

• 1. a small hard seed in a fruit
• 2. the spot on a playing card, domino, or die, denoting its value
• 3. a short, high-pitched sound, especially that made by a small bird or insect

Using pip: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "pip" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  She accidentally swallowed an apple pip.

• Example

  The ace of spades has one pip, while the six of hearts has six pips.

• Example

  The bird's pips could be heard from the tree.

pip Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for pip

• seed
• kernel
• stone
• pit

Phrases with pip

• pip-squeak

  a person regarded as insignificant and contemptible

  Example

  He was such a pip-squeak that nobody took him seriously.

• to pip someone at the post

  to narrowly beat someone in a competition or race

  Example

  She was pipped at the post by her rival in the final lap.

• to give someone the pip

  to annoy or irritate someone

  Example

  Her constant complaining gave me the pip.

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Summary: pip in Brief

The term 'pip' [pɪp] refers to a small hard seed in a fruit, or the spot on a playing card, domino, or die, denoting its value. It can also describe a short, high-pitched sound, especially that made by a small bird or insect. Phrases like 'pip-squeak' denote insignificance, while 'to pip someone at the post' means to narrowly beat someone in a competition or race. 'To give someone the pip' means to annoy or irritate someone.