First Known Use: 15th century
Dictionary
1pip
noun \ˈpip\
Definition of PIP
1
a : a disorder of a bird marked by formation of a scale or crust on the tongue b : the scale or crust of this disorder
2
a : any of various human ailments; especially : a slight nonspecific disorder b chiefly British : a feeling of irritation or annoyance
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Origin of PIP
Middle English pippe, from Middle Dutch (akin to Old High German pfiffīz), from Vulgar Latin *pipita, alteration of Latin pituita phlegm, pip; perhaps akin to Greek pitys pine — more at pine
2pip
verb
pippedpip·ping
Definition of PIP
intransitive verb
1
: 1peep 1
2
: to break through the shell of the egg <the chick pipped>
transitive verb
: to break open (the shell of an egg) in hatching
Origin of PIP
imitative
First Known Use: 1598
3pip
noun
Definition of PIP
1
a : one of the dots used on dice and dominoes to indicate numerical value b : spot 2c
3
: an individual rootstock of the lily of the valley
4
: a diamond-shaped insignia of rank worn by a second lieutenant, lieutenant, or captain in the British army
Origin of PIP
origin unknown
First Known Use: 1604
4pip
noun
Definition of PIP
1
: a small fruit seed; especially : one of a several-seeded fleshy fruit
2
: one extraordinary of its kind
Origin of PIP
short for pippin
First Known Use: 1797
Other Botany Terms
5pip
verb
pippedpip·ping
Definition of PIP
transitive verb
British : to beat by a narrow margin
Origin of PIP
probably from pip to blackball, from 3pip or 4pip
First Known Use: 1880
6pip
noun
Definition of PIP
chiefly British : a short high-pitched tone
Origin of PIP
imitative
First Known Use: 1907
Medical Dictionary
pip
noun \ˈpip\
Medical Definition of PIP
: the formation of a scale or crust on the tip and dorsal surface of the tongue of a bird often associated with respiratory diseases; also : the scale or crust itself
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