HyperDic: blip

English > 2 senses of the word blip:
NOUNeventblipa sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption
communicationblip, pip, radar targeta radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface
blip > pronunciation
Soundsblih'p
Rhymesacquaintanceship ... zip / ZIP: 103 rhymes with ihp...
English > blip: 2 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningA sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption.
Examples
  • "the market had one bad blip today"
  • "you can't react to the day-to-day blips"
  • "renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales"
Broadershock, blowAn unpleasant or disappointing surprise
Spanishpequeña interrupción
English > blip: 2 senses > noun 2, communication
MeaningA radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface.
Synonymspip, radar target
Broaderradar echoAn electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna
Spanishbip, parpadeo, punto luminoso

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