"pip-pip" meaning in English

See pip-pip in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Interjection

Etymology: Imitative of a short, high sound made by a bicycle or car horn. Head templates: {{en-interj}} pip-pip
  1. (UK, informal, dated) goodbye Tags: UK, dated, informal
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          "ref": "1921, P. G. Wodehouse, Indiscretions of Archie, ch. XIII:",
          "text": "\"In that case,\" said Archie, relieved, \"cheerio, good luck, pip-pip, toodle-oo, and good-bye-ee! I'll be shifting!\"",
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