as in chirping
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird
baby birds pipping loudly in their nest
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Recent Examples of pipping
United got their revenge in the league, though, pipping Leeds to the title on goal average.
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Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Andy Mitten, New York Times, 3 Jan. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pipping
chirping
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As Doncic stood at the free throw line, the two players began chirping at one another.—
Ryan Brennan,
Miami Herald,
23 Mar. 2026
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Doncic and Bitadze started chirping at one another while Luka was shooting.—
Ryan Brennan,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
23 Mar. 2026
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“Pipping.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pipping. Accessed 2 Apr. 2026.
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