Beepers

beep·er

[bee-per]
noun
1.
a device that connects into a telephone circuit and transmits a periodic signal as an indication that the conversation over the circuit is being recorded.
2.
a similar device attached to a free-ranging animal as an aid to learning its habits; biotelemeter.
3.
Also called pager. a pocket-size electronic device whose signal notifies a person of an important message, sometimes displaying the telephone number to be called.

Origin:
1945–50; beep + -er1

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beep (biːp) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  a short high-pitched sound, esp one made by the horn of a car, bicycle, etc, or by electronic apparatus
 
vb
2.  to make or cause to make such a noise
 
[C20: of imitative origin]
 
'beeper
 
n

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Beepers is always a great word to know.
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a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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beeper
"device that emits beeps," 1946, from beep.
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beeper definition


  1. n.
    a portable electronic pager (signal). : I have somebody call me during a meeting so my beeper will go off and get me out of it.
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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