pip

pip · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A small seed in a fruit, especially a citrus fruit or apple.

  2. 2.

    One of the spots on a playing card, domino, or die.

  3. 3.

    A short high-pitched sound, especially one used as a time signal.

  4. 4.

    (British, military) A star on an officer's uniform indicating rank.

Forms

plural: pips

Related words

See also: beep, kernel, seed
Synonyms: kernel, seed, stone

Etymology

Origin uncertain. For the seed meaning, possibly from Middle Dutch pippe ("pip, seed"). For the sound, imitative of a short beep.