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pipsqueak

Meaning of "pipsqueak" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD PIPSQUEAK

From pip² + squeak.

Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.

PRONUNCIATION OF PIPSQUEAK

ˈpɪpˌskwiːk


GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PIPSQUEAK

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pipsqueak is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PIPSQUEAK MEAN IN ENGLISH?

High-frequency direction finding

High-frequency direction finding, usually known by its abbreviation HF/DF or nickname huff-duff, is the common name for a type of radio direction finding employed especially during World War II. It was used primarily to catch enemy radios while they transmitted, although it was also used to locate friendly aircraft as a navigation aid. The basic technique remains in use to this day as one of the fundamental disciplines of signals intelligence, or "SIGINT", although this is typically incorporated into a larger suite of radio systems and radars instead of being a stand-alone system. The name is something of a misnomer, as the technique works at any frequency. A more accurate term would be "high-speed direction finding", as the primary difference between huff-duff and previous systems was its ability to locate the source of the signal almost instantly. To do this, huff-duff used a set of antennas to receive the same signal in slightly different locations or angles, and then used the slight differences in the signal to display the bearing to the transmitter on an oscilloscope display.

Definition of pipsqueak in the English dictionary

The definition of pipsqueak in the dictionary is a person or thing that is insignificant or contemptible.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PIPSQUEAK

antique · boutique · chic · clique · creek · geek · Greek · midweek · overweak · peak · politique · seek · speak · squeak · technique · tweak · unique · weak · week · workweek

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PIPSQUEAK

pipi · pipiness · piping · piping bag · piping cord · piping hot · pipingly · pipistrel · pipistrelle · pipit · pipiwharauroa · pipkin · pipless · pipped · pippin · pipping · pippy · pipsissewa · pipul · pipy

WORDS THAT END LIKE PIPSQUEAK

beak · bleak · break · bubble and squeak · coffee break · daybreak · freak · heartbreak · jailbreak · leak · losing streak · lunch break · narrow squeak · near squeak · outbreak · sneak · so to speak · steak · streak · teak

Synonyms and antonyms of pipsqueak in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «PIPSQUEAK»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «pipsqueak» and belong to the same grammatical category.

Translation of «pipsqueak» into 25 languages

TRANSLATOR

TRANSLATION OF PIPSQUEAK

Find out the translation of pipsqueak to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of pipsqueak from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pipsqueak» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

矮小的人
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

pipsqueak
570 millions of speakers
en

English

pipsqueak
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

तुच्छ बात
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حقير
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

кроха
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

pipsqueak
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

ঘৃণ্য বস্তু
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

pipsqueak
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

Pipsqueak
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

Winzling
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

pipsqueak
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

보잘것
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Pipsqueak
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

pipsqueak
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

குழல் வாசித்தல்
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

पिझ्झाक
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

küçük adam
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

pipsqueak
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

Maluszek
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

крихітка
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

Prichindelul
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μικροσκοπικός μαγνήτης
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

klein granaat
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

pipsqueak
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Pipsqueak
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pipsqueak

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PIPSQUEAK»

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PIPSQUEAK»

Discover the use of pipsqueak in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pipsqueak and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Pipsqueak
From the Paperback edition.
Brian M. Wiprud, 2004
2
Pipsqueak's Puny Peepholes
Pipsqueak is a little, handicapped mouse who lives in a pipe with holes that has "a view of a garden, a tree and a knoll.
Susan Wyman, 2013
3
Consciousness and Intentionality: Models and Modalities of ...
Suppose that Oscar is nicknamed 'Pipsqueak' because of his size. Someone calls Oscar 'Pipsqueak' and the nickname takes.23 That is, others pick up the nickname and use it as a nickname for Oscar. Had they not, 'Pipsqueak' would not ...
Denis Fisette, 1999
4
Hey, Pipsqueak!
On his way to a party Jack encounters a large troll who has taken over the bridge his must cross and won't let him pass until he says so
‎1995
5
Professor Pipsqueak's Guide to Bugs
Kids will go buggy over this creepy-crawly book of bugs. Cuddly Professor Pipsqueak's nature guide introduces them to honeybees and spiders and dragonflies--where they live, how they grow, and what they eat. Full color.
Cynthia Alvarez, 1997
6
Pipsqueak Knits: 12 Deluxe QuickKnits for Your Baby and Toddler
Incorporating a vibrant color pallet, this guide is a go-to resource that includes a range of designs—from the stylish to the childish, the sophisticated to the fun—resulting in cozy snowsuits and soft peek-a-boo blankets that will keep ...
Jil Eaton, 2009
7
City of God
He knew him well and suspected that Pipsqueak was going to take out Beto on The Hill. Israel drew his gun and pointed it at his brother as one would at an enemy. Pipsqueak laughed his quick, shrill little laugh, then backed away and stepped ...
Paulo Lins, 2006
8
The Pipsqueak Kid
Ruston had made a promise and a promise made is a promise kept. En route they befriend Ricochet and Trash who enter and exit the story in the most delightful of ways, all heading for the mother of all gang wars near Austin.
Kenton Smith, 2012
9
Professor Pipsqueak's Touch and Feel Backyard Tour
A mouse points out furry pussy willows, spongy moss, glowing fireflies, and other backyard secrets
Cynthia Alvarez, 1995
10
Professor Pipsqueak's Guide to Birds
From hummingbirds to swans to flamingos, young children will wing their way through the wonderful world of birds with the personable Professor Pipsqueak. Full color.
Cynthia Alvarez, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PIPSQUEAK»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pipsqueak is used in the context of the following news items.
1
How Many Atoms Are There?
Morgan offered to train Pratt and transform the pipsqueak into a muscular powerhouse. After training for a year, Pratt became the Atom to ... «Comicbook.com, Jul 15»
2
The 'The Time of TAM-paw' has arrived
The term originated when my wife teased him about being a pipsqueak and he responded by pointing a finger, smiling and saying, “You a ... «Springfield News Sun, Jul 15»
3
Ozzie the Unstoppable Elephant
Is this pipsqueak for real?” They'd touch their trunk to their mouths in a gesture of uncertainty, and then they'd approach Ozzie with unease, ... «National Geographic, Jul 15»
4
Could Groupon be headed for the auction block?
... Google could get a significant discount to the $5.8 billion it offered for Groupon nearly five years ago, when the company was a pipsqueak. «Crain's Chicago Business, Jul 15»
5
Yvonne Ridley: Let's get this straight - the SNP move to vote on …
While I doubt Nicola Sturgeon will lose any sleep over the views of this political pipsqueak, I imagine her security staff are far more concerned. «CommonSpace, Jul 15»
6
Michael Cera Will Voice Robin in 'Lego Batman'
Canadian cinephile, musician and comedic actor Michael Cera will lend his pipsqueak vocal pitch to a perfect new role. He's playing Robin in ... «Exclaim!, Jul 15»
7
Photos of the Northern Giant Mouse Lemur
Scientists have discovered a pipsqueak lemur sports some giant testes, breaking the world record for the biggest testis relative to body size of ... «Live Science, Jul 15»
8
Galco's Summer Soda Tasting
If you were lucky enough to go abroad when you were just a pipsqueak, you likely share a charming first experience with many other people ... «NBC Southern California, Jul 15»
9
Congress should back Iran accord, rather than abdicate US role
Iran is not a pipsqueak country like Syria where Israel got away with a bombing raid about which the Syrian government decided to keep quiet. «Alaska Dispatch News, Jul 15»
10
Mystical mouse tales
Pipsqueak the mouse, accompanied by his friends, One-Eyed Ed and Moose Mouse, narrates the story of an ancestor, Squeakherzade, ... «Beatrice Daily Sun, Jul 15»
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