1. a brief irregularity or temporary deviation from a normal pattern
2. a spot of light on a radar or sonar screen indicating the presence of an object
Usage: technical
3. a short high-pitched sound

1. to appear briefly on a radar or sonar screen
Usage: technical

Examples

• The stock market crash was just a blip in the economy’s overall growth.
• Air traffic controllers watched the blip move across their radar screens.
• The machine made a small blip sound when it finished processing.
• Her fever was only a blip and she recovered quickly.
• The submarine blipped on sonar for just a moment before disappearing.
• Sales showed a temporary blip downward in March but recovered in April.
• The electronic device emitted a series of blips to indicate it was working.