Definition

A device that makes a beeping sound, often used to censor or signal something.

Example

The bleeping sound from the bleepers indicated that the message was being censored.

Conversation

Did you hear that new show has a bleeper for the swearing?

Yeah, I noticed that! It's kind of funny to hear it in the middle of conversations.

I guess it makes it more family-friendly, but it can be a bit distracting.

True, but I think it's better than just cutting out the words entirely.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Bleeper → The word is formed from "bleep" (an imitation of a sound made by electronic devices, often used to indicate a warning or alert) and the suffix "-er" (meaning a person who performs an action). A bleeper is a person or device that makes a bleeping sound, typically to signal or alert.

Memory Tip

Think of the sound 'bleep' that alerts you, and remember that a 'bleeper' is someone or something that makes that alerting sound.

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