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Definition of pipsqueak

pipsqueak

/ˈpɪp.skwiːk/
pip · squeak
Plural:pipsqueaks
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pipsqueak Lexical Profile

pipsqueak Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A person considered to be small, weak, or insignificant, especially one who acts in a boastful or presumptuous manner.

Example

"The older players initially dismissed the rookie as a mere pipsqueak, until he outscored everyone on the court."

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• Nearby Words

piping
pipistrelle
pipit
pipsqueak
pique
piracy
piraiba catfish

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the early 20th century by combining 'pip' (a small fruit seed or a high-pitched sound) and 'squeak' to evoke something tiny and shrill; during World War I, British soldiers also used it as slang for a small German artillery shell that made a high-pitched whistling noise.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Pipsqueak. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/pipsqueak
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