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Definition of pip noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

pip

noun
 
/pɪp/
 
/pɪp/
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  1. (especially British English)
    (North American English usually seed)
    the small hard seed that is found in some types of fruit
    • an apple/orange pip
    Topics Foodc2
  2. the pips
     [plural] (British English) a series of short high sounds, especially those used when giving the exact time on the radio
    • The news will follow the pips at six o’clock.
    Topics TV, radio and newsc2
  3. (North American English) one of the small round marks showing the value on dice and dominoes; one of the marks showing the value and suit of a playing card
    4. Word Originnoun sense 1 late 18th cent.: abbreviation of pippin. noun sense 2 early 20th cent.: imitative. noun sense 3 late 16th cent. (originally peep, denoting each of the dots on playing cards, dice, and dominoes): of unknown origin.
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