blip

[ blip ]

/ blɪp /

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noun

Also called pip. Electronics.

a spot of light on a radar screen indicating the position of a plane, submarine, or other object.
(loosely) any small spot of light on a display screen.

a brief upturn, as in revenue or income: The midwinter blip was no cause for optimism among store owners.

anything small, as in amount or number: a blip of light; Those opposed were merely a blip in the opinion polls.

bleep (def. 3).

Slang. a nickel; five cents.

Movies. a mark of synchronization on a sound track.

a small or brief interruption, as in the continuity of a motion-picture film or the supply of light or electricity: There were blips in the TV film where the commercials had been edited out.

verb (used without object), blipped, blip·ping.

Informal. to move or proceed in short, irregular, jerking movements: The stock market has blipped one point higher this week.

verb (used with object), blipped, blip·ping.

bleep (def. 5).

Origin of blip

1890–95, for an earlier sense; sound symbolism, with p for brevity and abrupt end of the impulse; bl- perhaps from blink

Words nearby blip

blinks, blinky, blintz, blintze, bliny, blip, blipping, blipvert, bliss, blissful, bliss out

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Example sentences from the Web for blip

The next day, Gawker, InTouch, and other U.S. outlets picked up the story, but the Cosby story was still only a blip on Twitter.
How the World Turned on Bill Cosby: A Day-by-Day Account|Scott Porch|December 1, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Was the increased Latino support for Republicans a blip or trend line?
Latinos Aren’t a ‘Cheap Date’ for Democrats Anymore|Ruben Navarrette Jr.|November 11, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Can anyone show the “blip” where PEDs are supposed to have helped Alex Rodriguez?
In Defense of A-Roid|Allen Barra|September 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The early scandal, but really it was a blip of gossip with half-hearted twangs, was that Sonja had a younger beau.
Betrayal, Blowjobs, and Bitchery: the 'Real Housewives' Get Really Desperate|Tim Teeman|March 12, 2014|DAILY BEAST

The passenger-rail behemoth sucks up more taxpayer dollars than ever, and its ridership gains are merely a blip.
Amtrak Is a Tax-Sucking Behemoth That Deserves to Die|Jim Epstein|November 23, 2013|DAILY BEAST
He watched the blip which was the captured ship as it seemed to hesitate a very, very long time.
Talents, Incorporated|William Fitzgerald Jenkins
Suddenly the attacking ship slowed and Strong could see the blip turn in a wide-sweeping curve.
On the Trail of the Space Pirates|Carey Rockwell
There was the blip of the leading ship, the "point" of the formation.
Talents, Incorporated|William Fitzgerald Jenkins
When we find it, the blip on the scope will stand out very plainly.
The Golden Skull|John Blaine
Here and there a blip, a clear horizontal line, thrust out both ways from the center.
The Golden Skull|John Blaine

British Dictionary definitions for blip

blip

/ (blɪp) /

noun

a repetitive sound, such as that produced by an electronic device, by dripping water, etc

Also called: pip the spot of light or a sharply peaked pulse on a radar screen indicating the position of an object

a temporary irregularity recorded in performance of something

verb blips, blipping or blipped

(intr) to produce such a noise

Word Origin for blip

C20: of imitative origin

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

单词	blip
释义	blip [ blip ] / blɪp / SEE SYNONYMS FOR blip ON THESAURUS.COM noun Also called pip. Electronics. a spot of light on a radar screen indicating the position of a plane, submarine, or other object. (loosely) any small spot of light on a display screen. a brief upturn, as in revenue or income: The midwinter blip was no cause for optimism among store owners. anything small, as in amount or number: a blip of light; Those opposed were merely a blip in the opinion polls. bleep (def. 3). Slang. a nickel; five cents. Movies. a mark of synchronization on a sound track. a small or brief interruption, as in the continuity of a motion-picture film or the supply of light or electricity: There were blips in the TV film where the commercials had been edited out. verb (used without object), blipped, blip·ping. Informal. to move or proceed in short, irregular, jerking movements: The stock market has blipped one point higher this week. verb (used with object), blipped, blip·ping. bleep (def. 5). Origin of blip 1890–95, for an earlier sense; sound symbolism, with p for brevity and abrupt end of the impulse; bl- perhaps from blink Words nearby blip blinks, blinky, blintz, blintze, bliny, blip, blipping, blipvert, bliss, blissful, bliss out Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for blip The next day, Gawker, InTouch, and other U.S. outlets picked up the story, but the Cosby story was still only a blip on Twitter. How the World Turned on Bill Cosby: A Day-by-Day Account\|Scott Porch\|December 1, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Was the increased Latino support for Republicans a blip or trend line? Latinos Aren’t a ‘Cheap Date’ for Democrats Anymore\|Ruben Navarrette Jr.\|November 11, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Can anyone show the “blip” where PEDs are supposed to have helped Alex Rodriguez? In Defense of A-Roid\|Allen Barra\|September 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The early scandal, but really it was a blip of gossip with half-hearted twangs, was that Sonja had a younger beau. Betrayal, Blowjobs, and Bitchery: the 'Real Housewives' Get Really Desperate\|Tim Teeman\|March 12, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The passenger-rail behemoth sucks up more taxpayer dollars than ever, and its ridership gains are merely a blip. Amtrak Is a Tax-Sucking Behemoth That Deserves to Die\|Jim Epstein\|November 23, 2013\|DAILY BEAST He watched the blip which was the captured ship as it seemed to hesitate a very, very long time. Talents, Incorporated\|William Fitzgerald Jenkins Suddenly the attacking ship slowed and Strong could see the blip turn in a wide-sweeping curve. On the Trail of the Space Pirates\|Carey Rockwell There was the blip of the leading ship, the "point" of the formation. Talents, Incorporated\|William Fitzgerald Jenkins When we find it, the blip on the scope will stand out very plainly. The Golden Skull\|John Blaine Here and there a blip, a clear horizontal line, thrust out both ways from the center. The Golden Skull\|John Blaine British Dictionary definitions for blip blip / (blɪp) / noun a repetitive sound, such as that produced by an electronic device, by dripping water, etc Also called: pip the spot of light or a sharply peaked pulse on a radar screen indicating the position of an object a temporary irregularity recorded in performance of something verb blips, blipping or blipped (intr) to produce such a noise Word Origin for blip C20: of imitative origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to blip glitch, tap, censor, spot, echo
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blip

noun

verb (used without object), blipped, blip·ping.

verb (used with object), blipped, blip·ping.

Origin of blip

Words nearby blip

Example sentences from the Web for blip

British Dictionary definitions for blip

noun

verb blips, blipping or blipped

Word Origin for blip

Words related to blip