beep Meaning & Definition
What Does Beep Mean?
As a verb, beep means to cause to sound. It can also mean to send a message to (someone) with a beeper. As a noun, it means a short usually high-pitched sound (as from a horn or an electronic device) that serves as a signal or warning.
Beep at a Glance
| Part of speech | verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈbēp/ |
| Synonyms | blare, toot and claxon |
| Plural | beeps |
| Verb forms | beeps, beeping, beeped |
Beep Definition (Verb)
- to cause to sound
beep a horn
- to send a message to (someone) with a beeper
Dr. Khoury was beeped to perform an emergency operation at American University Hospital.
- to sound a horn
- to make a beep
Beep as a Noun
- a short usually high-pitched sound (as from a horn or an electronic device) that serves as a signal or warning
Synonyms of Beep
Beep synonyms and antonyms →Beep in a Sentence
The motorists in the traffic jam were getting more and more frustrated and started beeping their horns.
Jason beeped Sharlene after they had drunk a few beers.
Susan beeped Jessica, and then Jessica called her back, because Susan didn't have enough credit on her phone to make the call.
beep a horn
Dr. Khoury was beeped to perform an emergency operation at American University Hospital.
Word Forms & Grammar
beeped
beep·ing
beeps
beep
beeping
beep (plural beeps)
beep (third-person singular simple present beeps, present participle beeping, simple past and past participle beeped)
Words That Rhyme With Beep
Origin of Beep
Origin 1: from beep-beep, imitative of the sound of a horn, or verbal derivative of beep:2
Origin 2: earlier beep-beep, imitative of the sound of a horn
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Origin 4: Blend of big + jeep. From being bigger versions of the general purpose superlight truck, the Willys MB "Jeep".
First Known Use
1933i
1943
Questions People Ask About Beep
Is beep a verb or a noun?
Beep is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.
What is another word for beep?
You can replace beep with words such as blare, toot and claxon. See the full list of beep synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of beep?
The plural of beep is beeps.
What is the past tense of beep?
The past tense of beep is beeped. The present participle is beeping.