First Known Use: before 12th century
Dictionary
1dip
verb \ˈdip\
: to put (something) into a liquid and pull it out again quickly
: to move (something) into and out of something
: to lift (liquid) out from a container
dippeddip·ping
Full Definition of DIP
transitive verb
1
a : to plunge or immerse momentarily or partially under the surface (as of a liquid) so as to moisten, cool, or coat <dip candles> b : to thrust in a way to suggest immersion c : to immerse (as a sheep or dog) in an antiseptic or parasiticidal solution
2
a : to lift a portion of by reaching below the surface with something shaped to hold liquid : ladle b : to take a portion of (snuff)
4
a : to lower and then raise again <dip a flag in salute> b chiefly British : dim 2
intransitive verb
1
a : to plunge into a liquid and quickly emerge b : to immerse something into a processing liquid or finishing material
2
a : to suddenly drop down or out of sight b of an airplane : to drop suddenly before climbing c : to decline or decrease moderately and usually temporarily <prices dipped> d : to lower the body momentarily especially as part of an athletic or dancing motion
3
a : to withdraw a part of the contents of something by or as if by reaching down inside it —used with into <dipped into his pocket for change> <dipped into the family's savings>
4
: to examine or read something casually or superficially —used with into <dip into a book>
5
: to incline downward from the plane of the horizon
— dip·pa·ble \ˈdi-pə-bəl\ adjective
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Origin of DIP
Middle English dippen, from Old English dyppan; akin to Old High German tupfen to wash, Lithuanian dubus deep
Related to DIP
2dip
noun
Definition of DIP
1
: an act of dipping; especially : a brief plunge into the water for sport or exercise <a quick dip in the pool>
2
3
: the angle formed with the horizon by a magnetic needle free to rotate in the vertical plane
4
: hollow, depression <a dip in the road>
5
: something obtained by or used in dipping <a dip of ice cream> <a dip of snuff>
6
a : a sauce or soft mixture into which food may be dipped <bean dip> b : a liquid preparation for the dipping of something; especially : an insecticide or parasiticide for the dipping of animals <a sheep dip>
7
slang : pickpocket
First Known Use of DIP
1599
3dip
noun
Definition of DIP
: a stupid or unsophisticated person
Origin of DIP
back-formation from dippy
First Known Use: 1932
4dip
abbreviation
Definition of DIP
diploma
DIP
abbreviation
Definition of DIP
dual in-line package; dual in-line packaging
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DIP Defined for Kids
1dip
verb \ˈdip\
dippeddip·ping
Definition of DIP for Kids
1
: to lower or push briefly into a liquid to wet or coat <He dipped a chip in the salsa.>
2
: to take out or serve with or as if with a ladle
3
: to lower and quickly raise again : drop or sink and quickly rise again <Temperatures dipped below freezing overnight.>
4
: to sink out of sight <The sun dipped below the horizon.>
5
: to slope downward <The road dips slightly.>
2dip
noun
Definition of DIP for Kids
1
: a short swim
2
: something obtained by or as if by a ladle <a dip of ice cream>
3
: a sauce into which solid food may be dipped <chips and dip>
4
: a downward slope <a dip in the road>
5
: a brief decrease <a dip in prices>
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