Dipped

/dɪpt/

Meaning & Definition

verb

Past tense of dip; to lower something into a liquid for a brief period.

She dipped the paintbrush into the water before starting to paint.

To immerse briefly in a liquid.

He dipped the cookie into his milk for a few seconds.

To decrease or fall slightly.

The temperature dipped as the sun set.

To lower (a flag or similar) as a sign of respect or greeting.

The soldier dipped his flag as the dignitaries passed.

Middle English: from dippen, of unknown origin.

dipped in

involved or engaged in something, often in a casual way.

dipped out

to leave quickly or discreetly.

dipped toes

to try something new or experimental in a cautious way.

dip

to lower or immerse something in a liquid.

dipper

a tool used for dipping or scooping.

dipping

the act of immersing something in a liquid.

To leave quickly.

He dipped out of the party before anyone noticed.

To be done or finished.

I'm dipped with all this work for the day!