pipsqueak
[ pip-skweek ]
/ ˈpɪpˌskwik /
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noun Informal.
a contemptibly small or unimportant person; a twerp.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Example sentences from the Web for pipsqueak
After getting shown up by a pipsqueak pop sensation at the turn of the 2000s, Shaq finally got his vengeance on Aaron Carter.
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The Lone Ranger Rides|Fran StrikerIt was maddening that the pipsqueak had seemingly disappeared.
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British Dictionary definitions for pipsqueak
pipsqueak
/ (ˈpɪpˌskwiːk) /
noun
informal a person or thing that is insignificant or contemptible
Word Origin for pipsqueak
C20: from pip ² + squeak
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