PIPPED Meaning and
Definition
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Pipped is a verb that can have a couple of different meanings depending on the context. In one sense, it is the past tense and past participle of the verb "pip." "Pip" is generally used in the context of a small bird breaking free from its egg by breaking the shell or in the sense of a plant germinating or sprouting. In this interpretation, "pipped" refers to the specific action of a bird or plant successfully emerging from its protective covering, essentially hatching or sprouting.
Another meaning of "pipped" is derived from the term's usage in the competitive realm, such as in sports or business. When someone or a team is said to be "pipped" by another, it means they were narrowly defeated or beaten at the last moment. This usage is influenced by the phrase "to be pipped at the post," which comes from horse racing. In this context, "pipped" suggests that the person or team was in a leading position but was overtaken or beaten just before reaching the finish line or achieving the desired outcome.
The term "pipped" may also be used to describe the act of making a high-pitched or short, sharp sound, resembling that of a small bird chirping or a seed popping open. This usage is less common and typically associated with onomatopoeic descriptions of sounds, rather than conveying a specific action or outcome.
Overall, the definition of "pipped" depends on the context in which it is used, but it generally refers to the emergence of a bird or plant from its protective covering, being narrowly defeated or beaten, or making a high-pitched sound.
Common Misspellings for PIPPED
Etymology of PIPPED
The word "pipped" has its origins in the 18th-century British slang. It is derived from the verb "pip", which means "to break through" or "to crack open". Initially, "pipped" was primarily used in the context of card games, particularly in reference to the action of winning a deal by playing a higher-ranking card compared to the opponent's. Over time, the term expanded in usage and began to be associated with various other situations where someone gains an advantage or achieves success by a small margin. Nowadays, "pipped" is commonly used in informal contexts to describe being narrowly defeated or beaten, often in a competitive scenario.
Idioms with the word PIPPED
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be pipped at/to the post
The idiom "be pipped at/to the post" means to be narrowly beaten or defeated in a competition, or to be unexpectedly overtaken at the last moment. It originates from horse racing, where a "post" marks the finish line, and being "pipped" refers to the act of another horse or competitor crossing the finish line just before you, leaving you with a close but unsuccessful result.
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pipped (up)
The idiom "pipped up" refers to someone suddenly speaking or interjecting into a conversation, often in an unexpected or surprising manner. It implies that the person has managed to find an opportunity to contribute their thoughts or opinions.
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be pipped at the post
The idiom "be pipped at the post" means to narrowly lose or be defeated at the very last moment or in the final stages of a competition, race, or contest. It refers to coming close to victory but ultimately being surpassed by someone else just before reaching the finish line or achieving the desired outcome.
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be pipped to the post
The idiom "be pipped to the post" means to be narrowly beaten or outrun in a competition or race, particularly when someone is very close to winning but is surpassed by someone else just before the finish line.
Conjugate verb Pipped
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