bleeper

noun
UK: /ˈbliːpər/
US: /ˈbliːpər/

  1. A device that makes a short, high-pitched sound.

    1. My bleeper went off, telling me to call the office. [ ] [ ]
    2. The doctor carried a bleeper so patients could reach him easily. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person who censors offensive language on television or radio using a bleep sound.

    1. The bleeper had a busy night due to the guest's colorful language. [ ] [ ]
    2. As a bleeper, my job is to ensure no inappropriate words are broadcasted. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

sensor beeper pager
bleeper transitive-verb

  1. To censor something by replacing it with a bleep sound.

    1. They bleeper out all the swear words in the movie. [ ] [ ]
    2. The interview was bleepered several times due to the interviewee's strong opinions. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "bleeper" in English means: A device that makes a short, high-pitched sound., A person who censors offensive language on television or radio using a bleep sound..

The phonetic transcription of "bleeper" is /ˈbliːpər/ in British English and /ˈbliːpər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "bleeper": sensor, beeper, pager.

Example usage of "bleeper": "My bleeper went off, telling me to call the office.". More examples on the page.