Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pipped
verb
/pɪpt/
Definition
Pipped is the past tense of pip, which means to defeat someone in a contest or competition.
Examples
- The underdog pipped the favorite in the final seconds of the race.
- She thought she would win the game, but he pipped her at the last moment.
- The team was pipped for the championship after a close match.
Meaning
To be pipped means to be surpassed or beaten by someone, often in a narrow or surprising way.
Synonyms
- beat
- defeat
- best
- overcome
- surpass
