Pipe up
verb
To suddenly start speaking or making noise.
John was silent the whole meeting until he piped up at the end to offer some suggestions.
Often appears as...
- someone piped up
- suddenly piped up
verb
To increase the volume or intensity of a sound, especially music.
The band piped up and started playing an energetic tune.
Often appears as...
- band piped up
- music piped up
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
verb
To suddenly start speaking or making noise.
John was silent the whole meeting until he piped up at the end to offer some suggestions.
Often appears as...
- someone piped up
- suddenly piped up
verb
To increase the volume or intensity of a sound, especially music.
The band piped up and started playing an energetic tune.
Often appears as...
- band piped up
- music piped up
Usage tips
Approving
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Input
Use 'pipe up' to indicate sudden participation in a conversation, often unexpected.
The quiet student piped up with the correct answer.
Pro Tip 2/3Timid to Bold
'Pipe up' implies a shift from silence or low participation to active engagement.
After listening for an hour, she piped up with her objections.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Commonly used in informal settings among friends, family, or small groups.
During the game night, everyone piped up with their guesses.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Input
Use 'pipe up' to indicate sudden participation in a conversation, often unexpected.
The quiet student piped up with the correct answer.
Pro Tip 2/3Timid to Bold
'Pipe up' implies a shift from silence or low participation to active engagement.
After listening for an hour, she piped up with her objections.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Commonly used in informal settings among friends, family, or small groups.
During the game night, everyone piped up with their guesses.
Pro Tip 1/3Sudden Input
Use 'pipe up' to indicate sudden participation in a conversation, often unexpected.
The quiet student piped up with the correct answer.
Pro Tip 2/3Timid to Bold
'Pipe up' implies a shift from silence or low participation to active engagement.
After listening for an hour, she piped up with her objections.
Pro Tip 3/3Casual Use
Commonly used in informal settings among friends, family, or small groups.
During the game night, everyone piped up with their guesses.
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