beeper
English edit
Etymology edit
Pronunciation edit
- (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˈbiːpə/
Audio (Southern England) (file) - (General American) IPA(key): /ˈbipɚ/
- Rhymes: -iːpə(ɹ)
Noun edit
beeper (plural beepers)
- Something that makes a beeping sound.
- A simple computer speaker.
- 1986, Dr. Dobb's journal of software tools for the professional programmer: volume 11, page 53:
- The Controls option enables you to resize and move a currently displayed window, as well as toggle the PC beeper.
- A pager (wireless telecommunication device).
- 1993, “Just Another Day”, in Black Reign, performed by Queen Latifah:
- No stages, front pages, no phones, no beepers
- A simple computer speaker.
Derived terms edit
Descendants edit
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Polish edit
Etymology edit
Unadapted borrowing from English beeper.
Pronunciation edit
Noun edit
beeper m inan
- (electronics) Alternative spelling of biper
Declension edit
Declension of beeper