Speak up, as in Finally she piped up, "I think I've got the winning ticket," or Pipe up if you want more pancakes. This term originally referred to a high, piping tone. [Mid-1800s]
pipe up
| Idioms: pipe up |
| WordNet: pipe up |
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The verb has 2 meanings:
Meaning #1:
begin to play or sing
Meaning #2:
utter a shrill cry
Synonyms: shriek, shrill, screech, pipe
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