verb

bip

Bip (verb) means to make a short, sharp beeping or blipping noise. Example: “The microwave bipped twice to say dinner was ready.”

verb

To make a short, sharp beeping or blipping noise.

"The microwave bipped twice to say dinner was ready."

"Her phone bipped with a low-battery warning."

To give someone a quick, light hit or tap.

"He bipped his brother on the arm to get his attention."

How to use bip

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA short, snappy beep sound, or a light tap — an informal word that copies the noise or gesture it names.

When to use it

Very casual and mostly spoken; you would not use it in formal writing.

Common pairings

bip twice bip someone on the arm

Word forms

bipped past tense, bips singular

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Etymology

An imitative word — it simply mimics the short, sharp sound it describes, much like "beep" or "blip."

Frequently asked questions

What does “bip” mean?

The word “bip” means to make a short, sharp beeping or blipping noise. In plain terms, a short, snappy beep sound, or a light tap — an informal word that copies the noise or gesture it names.

How do you use “bip” in a sentence?

Here is “bip” used in a sentence: “The microwave bipped twice to say dinner was ready.”

What part of speech is “bip”?

“Bip” is a verb.

How many meanings does “bip” have?

“Bip” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: to make a short, sharp beeping or blipping noise.

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