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Definition of Pipe up
1. Verb. Begin to play or sing.
2. Verb. Utter a shrill cry. "The woods pipe up with many kinds of birds "
Exact synonyms: Pipe, Shriek, Shrill
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Specialized synonyms: Caterwaul, Yowl
Derivative terms: Shriek, Shriek, Shrieking, Shrilling
Generic synonyms: Call, Cry, Holler, Hollo, Scream, Shout, Shout Out, Squall, Yell
Specialized synonyms: Caterwaul, Yowl
Derivative terms: Shriek, Shriek, Shrieking, Shrilling
Definition of Pipe up
1. Verb. (intransitive) To speak up, especially in a robust, assertive manner. ¹
2. Verb. (intransitive) To being singing or playing musical notes on a pipe or similar wind instrument. ¹
3. Verb. (intransitive of wind, etc.) To begin to blow more vigorously. ¹
4. Verb. (transitive rare) To call, awaken, or summon, as with a musical instrument. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com