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blip

 

[ blษชp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sound signal

A blip is a short, sharp sound or signal, often used to indicate a point of interest or to denote a minor event. It can also refer to a brief interruption or a small change in a situation.

Synonyms

beep, ping, signal

Examples of usage

  • The radar showed a blip indicating an approaching plane.
  • I heard a blip on my phone when the message arrived.
  • The stock market experienced a blip before the surge.
Context #2 | Noun

minor event

In informal usage, a blip can refer to a minor issue or an unexpected event that is typically considered not serious or fleeting. It implies a temporary setback or inconsequential change.

Synonyms

glitch, hiccup, setback

Examples of usage

  • The missed deadline was just a minor blip in the project timeline.
  • It was a blip that didn't affect our overall performance.
  • The team faced a blip in their strategy during the match.

Translations

Translations of the word "blip" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเคฟเคช

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ blip

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒชใƒƒใƒ—

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blip

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ blip

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท blip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ฆฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุจู„ูŠุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blip

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ blip

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅญๅ™—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ blip

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blip

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปั–ะฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒ˜แƒžแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ blip

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ blip

Etymology

The word 'blip' first appeared in English in the early 20th century and is believed to be an onomatopoeic term that mimics the sound associated with a small beep or chirp. It was initially used in the context of radar technology, where it referred to a small dot or indication on a radar screen that represents an object. The term likely gained popularity through its use in aviation and military contexts. Over time, 'blip' evolved into colloquial usage, denoting a minor disruption or a fleeting occurrence in various fields, including economics and technology. The flexible adaptability of the term has allowed it to remain relevant in modern language, particularly in discussions surrounding temporary issues or events.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,473 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.