Pip Squeak

A2 8+

Pronunciation: /pɪp skwik/

Definitions of pip squeak

noun a small or insignificant person or thing

Example Sentences

A1 The little pip squeak ran around the playground with his friends.

A2 The teacher scolded the pip squeak for talking during class.

B1 The new employee was determined not to be seen as a pip squeak in the office.

B2 Despite his small stature, the pip squeak proved to be a formidable opponent in the boxing ring.

C1 The CEO was impressed by the pip squeak's innovative ideas and promoted him to a leadership position.

C2 The renowned scientist was once dismissed as a pip squeak in the academic world, but eventually won a Nobel Prize for his groundbreaking research.

Examples of pip squeak in a Sentence

formal The teacher scolded the pip squeak for talking during class.

informal I can't believe that little pip squeak beat me in the race.

slang That pip squeak thinks he's so tough, but he's all talk.

figurative His ideas may seem small now, but don't underestimate the potential of that pip squeak.

Grammatical Forms of pip squeak

past tense

piped squeaked

plural

pip squeaks

comparative

more pip squeak

superlative

most pip squeak

present tense

pip squeaks

future tense

will pip squeak

perfect tense

have pip squeaked

continuous tense

is pip squeaking

singular

pip squeak

positive degree

pip squeak

infinitive

to pip squeak

gerund

pip squeaking

participle

pip squeaked

Origin and Evolution of pip squeak

First Known Use: 1909 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'pip squeak' originated as a combination of two words, 'pip' meaning a small seed or something small and insignificant, and 'squeak' representing a high-pitched sound or voice.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something or someone small and insignificant, the term 'pip squeak' has evolved to also imply weakness or ineffectiveness, often used in a derogatory manner.