Meaning of the word bleep in English

What does bleep mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

bleep

US /bliːp/
UK /bliːp/

Noun

1.

a short, high sound made by a machine, especially if it is repeated:

Example:
He wears a wristwatch with an irritating bleep.

Verb

1.

(of a machine) to make a short, high sound:

Example:
I heard his alarm clock bleeping this morning.

Exclamation

1.

used to avoid saying a swear word, for example when you are angry or surprised:

Example:
Oh, bleep. Why did I do that?
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