blip
word
Definition
A blip is a small, quick signal or spot seen on a screen, or a short period of change or problem that quickly returns to normal.
Usage & Nuances
'Blip' is informal, often used for temporary or minor problems, or small marks/signals on screens (radar, monitors). In finance or news, a 'blip' describes a short-lived event. Not used for serious or long-lasting issues.
Spanish: señal breve - error temporalPortuguese (BR): sinal breve - falha momentâneaPortuguese (PT): sinal breve - falha momentâneaChinese (Simplified): 短暂信号 - 小故障Chinese (Traditional): 短暫信號 - 小故障Hindi: क्षणिक संकेत - अस्थायी समस्याArabic: إشارة قصيرة - خلل مؤقتBengali: ছোট সংকেত - অল্পসময়ের সমস্যাRussian: всплеск - отметка (на экране)Japanese: 点 - 一時的な変化Vietnamese: điểm nhấp nháy - trục trặc nhỏKorean: 짧은 신호 - 일시적 문제Turkish: kısa sinyal - geçici sorunUrdu: ہلکا سا نشان - عارضی مسئلہIndonesian: tanda kecil - gangguan sementara
Example Sentences
The radar showed a blip on the screen.
basic
There was a small blip in the internet connection.
basic
It was just a blip and things went back to normal.
basic
The stock market drop was just a blip; it's already recovered.
natural
Don’t worry about that mistake—it’s just a blip in your day.
natural
Every now and then, my phone makes a weird blip sound.
natural