beep

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noun
  1. a short, relatively high-pitched tone produced by a horn, electronic device, or the like as a signal, summons, or warning.

  2. one of the periodic signals sounded by a beeper.

verb (used without object)
  1. to make or emit such a sound: When the timer beeps, take the cake out of the oven.

verb (used with object)
  1. to sound (a horn, warning signal, etc.): impatient drivers beeping their horns.

  2. to announce, warn, summon, etc., by beeping: The doctor was beeped to call the hospital.

Origin of beep

1
First recorded in 1925–30; imitative

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British Dictionary definitions for beep

beep

/ (biːp) /


noun
  1. a short high-pitched sound, esp one made by the horn of a car, bicycle, etc, or by electronic apparatus

verb
  1. to make or cause to make such a noise

Origin of beep

1
C20: of imitative origin

Derived forms of beep

  • beeper, noun

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