Meaning of the word pips in English
What does pips mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
pips
US /pɪps/
UK /pɪps/
Plural Noun
1.
small hard seeds in a fruit
Example:
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She carefully removed the pips from the apple before eating it.
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Orange pips are bitter if you chew them.
2.
a small spot or mark, especially on a playing card or domino
Example:
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The domino had six pips on one side and three on the other.
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He needed a card with two pips to complete his hand.
3.
a disease of poultry, especially chickens, characterized by a discharge from the nostrils and mouth, and a scale on the tongue
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The farmer was worried about his chickens getting the pips.
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Symptoms of the pips include a thick discharge and a scale on the tongue.
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