A small seed, especially of a fruit such as an apple or orange. I accidentally swallowed an apple pip while eating the fruit.
A spot or mark on a playing card, dice, or domino, used to indicate its value. The dice showed a total of seven pips.
A disease of poultry or other birds, characterized by a thickened and inflamed tongue. The farmer noticed that several of his chickens were suffering from pip.
A short, high-pitched sound, especially one used in radio or telecommunication. The radio station played a series of pips to signal the top of the hour.
A small star-shaped badge worn on the uniform of certain military or police officers to denote rank. After his promotion, he proudly added a third pip to his epaulette.
The smallest unit of price movement in a currency pair or other financial instrument. The trader closed his position after the market moved ten pips in his favour.
An outstanding or remarkable person or thing; something excellent (US informal). That new electric car is a real pip.
A depressed, irritated, or annoyed feeling, especially in the phrase “the pip” (Brit. informal). Rain all week has given me the pip.