Beep
noun
A short, sharp sound made by a machine or electronic device.
The microwave oven made a loud beep when the food was ready.
Usage tips
Neutral
alarm beep,warning beep,notification beep
verb
To make or produce a short, high-pitched sound.
The car will beep if you don't fasten your seatbelt.
Usage tips
Neutral
beep at,beep continuously,beep in response
noun
A short, sharp sound made by a machine or electronic device.
The microwave oven made a loud beep when the food was ready.
Usage tips
Neutral
alarm beep,warning beep,notification beep
verb
To make or produce a short, high-pitched sound.
The car will beep if you don't fasten your seatbelt.
Usage tips
Neutral
beep at,beep continuously,beep in response
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Audio Cue
A beep can serve as an audio cue for attention or action.
The beep of a timer indicates that something needs your attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
In casual settings, 'beep' can be used playfully.
He just beeped at me from across the street to say hi.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
In tech, 'beep' refers to specific sounds made by devices.
The computer's beep indicates a critical error.
Pro Tip 1/3Audio Cue
A beep can serve as an audio cue for attention or action.
The beep of a timer indicates that something needs your attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
In casual settings, 'beep' can be used playfully.
He just beeped at me from across the street to say hi.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
In tech, 'beep' refers to specific sounds made by devices.
The computer's beep indicates a critical error.
Pro Tip 1/3Audio Cue
A beep can serve as an audio cue for attention or action.
The beep of a timer indicates that something needs your attention.
Pro Tip 2/3Informal Use
In casual settings, 'beep' can be used playfully.
He just beeped at me from across the street to say hi.
Pro Tip 3/3Technical Context
In tech, 'beep' refers to specific sounds made by devices.
The computer's beep indicates a critical error.
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