"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 Categories (topical): Farewells

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