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English word origin

Etymology of beep

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To produce a beep sound. · To have sexual intercourse with (someone), referring to the bleep tone used to censor obscene words in broadcasts. · To contact (someone) via a pager device. · To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back.

noun

The sound produced by the horn of a car, or any similar sound. · A short, electronically produced tone. · A message sent to a pager device. · Synonym of bell (“bell character”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Onomatopoeic.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

A 1/2-ton general purpose military light truck · A 3/4-ton general purpose military medium truck · Especially, the Dodge WC series U.S. Army WWII military trucks, in 1/2-ton 3/4-ton 1-ton variants

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Blend of big + jeep. From being bigger versions of the general purpose superlight truck, the Willys MB "Jeep".

Relationships mentioned by the source

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  • Blend componentjeepen
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