beep

B1
Pronunciation
/biːp/
Noun
2 definition(s)
1 Definition

The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound.

2 Definition

A short, electronically produced tone.

Verb
5 definition(s)
1 Definition

To sound (something that makes a beep).

Example Sentences
  • The motorists in the traffic jam were getting more and more frustrated and started beeping their horns.
2 Definition

To have sexual intercourse (with) - referring to the bleep tone used to censor obscene words in broadcasts

Example Sentences
  • Jason beeped Sharlene after they had drunk a few beers.
3 Definition

To produce a beep.

4 Definition

To contact (someone via) a pager device.

5 Definition

Telephoning a person, but only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.

Example Sentences
  • Susan beeped Jessica, and then Jessica called her back, because Susan didn't have enough credit on her phone to make the call.