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pip

11 ENTRIES FOUND:

1pip

noun \ˈpip\

Definition of PIP

1
a : a disorder of a bird marked by formation of a scale or crust on the tongue b : the scale or crust of this disorder
2
a : any of various human ailments; especially : a slight nonspecific disorder b chiefly British : a feeling of irritation or annoyance

Origin of PIP

Middle English pippe, from Middle Dutch (akin to Old High German pfiffīz), from Vulgar Latin *pipita, alteration of Latin pituita phlegm, pip; perhaps akin to Greek pitys pine — more at pine
First Known Use: 15th century

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