pip emma

American  

[pip em-uh] / ˈpɪp ˈɛm ə /

adverb

British.

1. in, on, or during the afternoon.

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pip-emma British  

/ ˈpɪpˈɛmə /

adverb

1. old-fashioned  in the afternoon; p.m Compare ack-emma

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Etymology

Origin of pip emma

First recorded in 1910–15; phrase representing P.M., used by signalmen

Example Sentences

But if they slip up, Man City can pip Emma Hayes’ side by winning at West Ham.

From The Guardian

Lyra Silvertongue, Lyra Belacqua, but really just Lyra: one of those characters in literature — Pip, Emma, Lolita — who is on first-name terms with her public.

From New York Times

“Master saying ‘six p.m.,’ but Signal Bwana always saying ‘six pip emma’—all same p. 77meaning but different language, please God, sah. 

From Project Gutenberg

“No boat allowed to move in harbour after six pip emma, sah, thank God, please.”

From Project Gutenberg

“Who on earth’s Pip Emma?” enquired the bewildered Bertram, as they hurried down the hill to the quay.

From Project Gutenberg