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The word pip is much more than just a tiny seed in your morning orange. While it commonly refers to the small, hard kernels found in fruit, this versatile term also describes the dots on dice, high-pitched signals, and even a specific type of poultry disease. In this lesson, we explore the many faces of pip, including its British informal use for minor ailments and its role as a verb meaning to defeat a rival at the very last second. From idioms like squeezing until the pips squeak to the origins of the word pip-squeak, you will master every nuance of this short but powerful word. Watch the lesson to expand your vocabulary today.

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A small, hard pip is visible inside the sliced apple.