verb
bip
verb
1
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."
2
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 notesIn 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."