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Bleep: meaning, definitions and examples

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bleep

 

[ bliหp ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

audio censorship

To bleep means to censor or obscure a sound, often a swear word or inappropriate content, in an audio recording or broadcast. This is typically achieved by replacing the sound with a tone or beep, which signals to the audience that something has been omitted. The practice is common in television and radio broadcasts to maintain standards of decency while still conveying the overall message. Bleeping is a useful tool for filtering out unwanted language without losing the context of a conversation.

Synonyms

censor, mask, obscure

Examples of usage

  • The show bleeped out the curse words.
  • He had to bleep the offensive comments during the live feed.
  • Many movies bleep their profanity for network TV.
  • She laughed when the radio bleeped over the singer's mistake.
Context #2 | Noun

sound signal

A bleep refers to a short, high-pitched sound often used to indicate an error, a warning, or to censor inappropriate language in audio formats. It is frequently used in various media as a way to alert the audience or to provide feedback, often associated with machines or electronic devices. The term has become widely recognized and is a staple in the lexicon of broadcasting, signaling the need for sensitivity in content delivery.

Synonyms

alert, signal, tone

Examples of usage

  • He heard a bleep from the monitor.
  • The bleep indicated an error in the program.
  • The bleep of the timer signaled it was time to check.
  • After each mistake, a bleep was heard.

Translations

Translations of the word "bleep" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Piepen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bleep

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะธะณะฝะฐะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bleep

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๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bip

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจูŠูพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ pรญpnutรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรญp

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ“”

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๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ bip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะธะฟ

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Etymology

The term 'bleep' has its roots in mid-20th century American English, emerging as a sound representation, often associated with censorship in media. Originally used to describe a specific type of electronic signal or sound in various devices, the word quickly evolved to encompass a broader context of audio censorship, especially in radio and television. The influence of media regulations and the need for censorship led to the widespread adoption of the term, as broadcasters sought to comply with decency standards. Today, the term is commonly associated with the action of censoring language in public broadcasts, marking the intersection of technology, law, and social norms. Its phonetic simplicity has contributed to its longevity and recognition across linguistic boundaries.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,125, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.