beep
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1beep

noun \ˈbēp\

Definition of BEEP

: a short usually high-pitched sound (as from a horn or an electronic device) that serves as a signal or warning

Examples of BEEP

  1. the beep of a car horn
  2. Please leave a message after the beep.

Origin of BEEP

imitative
First Known Use: 1929

2beep

verb

Definition of BEEP

transitive verb
: to cause (as a horn) to sound
intransitive verb
1
: to sound a horn
2
: to make a beep

Examples of BEEP

  1. Why did you beep your horn at her?
  2. She beeped at me first.
  3. Something is beeping in the kitchen.
  4. I could hear a beeping noise.

First Known Use of BEEP

1936

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