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blip

PRIMARY MEANINGS OF: blip

1
 n
a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface
2
 n
a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption
FULL DEFINITIONS OF: blip
1

n a radar echo displayed so as to show the position of a reflecting surface

Synonyms:
pip, radar target
Type of:
radar echo
an electronic signal that has been reflected back to the radar antenna; contains information about the location and distance of the reflecting object
2

n a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption

“the market had one bad blip today”
“you can't react to the day-to-day blips”
“renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales”
Type of:
blow, shock
an unpleasant or disappointing surprise
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