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Why do British people say Pip Pip? ›

Pip-pip, that particularly cheery of old-fashioned British farewells, is said to have been formed in imitation of the sound made by a car horn. Pip-pip should not be confused with ta-ta, toodle-oo, toodle-pip, or any other largely British modes of saying “good-bye.”

British, Australian, New Zealand and South Africa slang. a bad temper or depression (esp in the phrase give (someone) the pip)

(British, colloquial) Goodbye; cheerio, toodeloo (toodle-oo), toodle pip (mostly used by the upper classes). quotations ▼ (British, colloquial) A general greeting, mostly used by the upper classes.

interjection. ˌpi(p)-ˈpip. British. used to express farewell.

Silly twit, silly sod, chump, stupid nit, daft ha'porth, not safe to be let out alone, threepence short of a shilling, are the first few that spring to mind; there are many others!

acronym for "peeing in pants". Used to express that one found something funny. Used in text-based communication (text messaging, online chat, etc.) That was totally wild when you jumped out of the cake! lol pip.

You should look up "pip" in our dictionary, Aaron. Here is the relevant definition: someone or something wonderful or amazing.

After registering the death, you will need to tell the government to stop their benefit payments. This includes (but is not limited to): Personal Independence Payment (PIP)

It's a light-hearted slang term for “goodbye” or “see you later”—usually accompanied by a cutesy wave with wiggling fingers. You're likely to see it in old B&W movies from the '30s and '40s. The likely origin of toodles comes from the French and their phrase “à tout à l'heure”, meaning “see you soon”.

Personal Independence Payment (PIP) is a benefit which has replaced Disability Living Allowance (DLA) for people between 16 and State Pension age.

Do Brits say tally ho? ›

, plural tal·ly·hos. Chiefly British. a mail coach or a four-in-hand pleasure coach. a cry of “tallyho.”

Meaning:Lover of horses; Small seed. Pip is a masculine name of English origin that captures a carefree, spirited nature. The playful counterpart to the revered Greek name Philip, Pip too means "lover of horses," though many consider it a reference to the seedling of sweet fruit.

“Pippi”, “Pipi”, and “PeePee” are slang for a child's private parts, in some language.

The Hexateuch ("six scrolls") is the first six books of the Hebrew Bible: the Torah (Pentateuch) and the book of Joshua.

Blimey is a short version of a traditionally London term which is “cor blimey” or “gor blimey”. The original term was “god blind me” but this has long since been lost. Blimey is a term used to express surprise or shock at something. It is commonly used in New Zealand and Australia as well as the South of the UK mainly.

Personal injury protection (PIP) is a type of insurance coverage.

To be “knackered” means to be extremely tired or exhausted. You'll probably feel pretty “knackered” after your flight to the incredible U.K. (but in the best way possible, of course).

2. Bevvy. Let's start with the British short form of beverages commonly used for beer. This is not to be confused with "Bev", which is the British slang word for "a handsome chap."