Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
pib. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
pib, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
pib in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
pib you have here. The definition of the word
pib will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
pib, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Noun
pib (plural pibs)
- Synonym of pibgorn
Anagrams
Danish
Pronunciation
Etymology 1
Verbal noun from pibe
Noun
pib n (singular definite pibet, plural indefinite pib)
- squeak
- whine
- whistle
Inflection
Etymology 2
See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.
Verb
pib
- imperative of pibe
Welsh
Etymology
From Vulgar Latin *pīpa, from Latin pipire, pipiare, pipare, from pīpiō (“to chirp, peep”), of imitative origin. Compare Scottish Gaelic pìob.
Pronunciation
Noun
pib m (plural pibau)
- pipe
- tube
- diarrhoea
Derived terms
Mutation
Note: Certain mutated forms of some words can never occur in standard Welsh.
All possible mutated forms are displayed for convenience.
References
- R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “pib”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies