Dip Definition & Meaning
dip
- noun
- a depression in an otherwise level surface; "there was a dip in the road"
- (physics) the angle that a magnetic needle makes with the plane of the horizon
- a thief who steals from the pockets or purses of others in public places
- tasty mixture or liquid into which bite-sized foods are dipped
- a brief immersion
- a sudden sharp decrease in some quantity; "a drop of 57 points on the Dow Jones index"; "there was a drop in pressure in the pulmonary artery"; "a dip in prices"; "when that became known the price of their stock went into free fall"
- a candle that is made by repeated dipping in a pool of wax or tallow
- a brief swim in water
- a gymnastic exercise on the parallel bars in which the body is lowered and raised by bending and straightening the arms
- verb
- immerse briefly into a liquid so as to wet, coat, or saturate; "dip the garment into the cleaning solution"; "dip the brush into the paint"
- dip into a liquid while eating; "She dunked the piece of bread in the sauce"
- go down momentarily; "Prices dipped"
- stain an object by immersing it in a liquid
- take a small amount from; "I had to dip into my savings to buy him this present"
- switch (a car's headlights) from a higher to a lower beam
- lower briefly; "She dipped her knee"
- appear to move downward; "The sun dipped below the horizon"; "The setting sun sank below the tree line"
- slope downwards; "Our property dips towards the river"
- dip into a liquid; "He dipped into the pool"
- place (candle wicks) into hot, liquid wax
- immerse in a disinfectant solution; "dip the sheep"
- plunge (one's hand or a receptacle) into a container; "He dipped into his pocket"
- scoop up by plunging one's hand or a ladle below the surface; "dip water out of a container"
"Dip" in song lyrics
See how dip is used in real songs:
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"When I dip, you dip, we dip"
2 Live Crew f/ KC, Freak Nasty — 2 Live Party -
"Three bases covered, as I dip"
3rd Bass — Soul in the Hole -
"Always out for my chips and dip"
AMB — Chips N Dip
Words that rhyme with dip
Usage tips for "dip"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "dip" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for dip to find words that pair well.