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pip2

Syllabification: (pip)
Pronunciation: /pip/

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Definition of pip

noun

  • a small shape or symbol, in particular.
  • any of the spots on playing cards, dice, or dominoes.
  • a single blossom of a clustered head of flowers.
  • a diamond-shaped segment of the surface of a pineapple.
  • an image of an object on a radar screen.
  • British a star (1-3 according to rank) on the shoulder of an army officer’s uniform.

Origin:

late 16th century (originally peep, denoting each of the dots on playing cards, dice, and dominoes): of unknown origin

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