BEEP
8
Definition
Pronunciation: //biːp//
noun
- (computing) Synonym of bell (“bell character”).
verb
- (intransitive, transitive) To produce a beep sound."The motorists in the traffic jam were getting more and more frustrated and started beeping their horns."
- (transitive, informal, euphemistic) To have sexual intercourse with (someone), referring to the bleep tone used to censor obscene words in broadcasts."Jason beeped Sharlene after they had drunk a few beers."
- (transitive) To contact (someone) via a pager device."Burkat told him on the evening of Sunday, July 1, that Kritch “would have to terminate Mr. Waugaman on Monday when he came in, for not answering the beeper.” […] However, when considered in light of[…] Justak’s assertion in Waugaman’s termination notice that Respondent had unsuccessfully tried to “beep” him at 6 p.m.[…]"
- (transitive) To telephone a person, only allowing the phone to ring once, in order to request a call back."Susan beeped Jessica, and then Jessica called her back, because Susan didn't have enough credit on her phone to make the call."
noun
- (US, military, slang, dated, World War II) A 1/2-ton general purpose military light truck
- (US, military, slang, dated, World War II, by extension) A 3/4-ton general purpose military medium truck
- (US, military, slang, dated, World War II) Especially, the Dodge WC series U.S. Army WWII military trucks, in 1/2-ton 3/4-ton 1-ton variants
Source: Kaikki
Word Details
- Length
- 4 letters
- Scrabble Points
- 8 points
- Words With Friends Points
- 10 points
Word Games
- Scrabble US/Canada (OTCWL)
- Yes
- Scrabble UK (SOWPODS)
- Yes
- Wordle
- No
- Words With Friends
- Yes
How many Scrabble points is the word 'BEEP'?
The word BEEP is worth 8 points in Scrabble.
B3
E1
E1
P3
Total: 8 points
How many Words With Friends points is the word 'BEEP'?
The word BEEP is worth 10 points in Words With Friends.
B4
E1
E1
P4
Total: 10 points
What's the difference between Scrabble and Words With Friends points?
While many letters share the same point values, there are several key differences between Scrabble and Words With Friends point values:
- B, C, M, P: Worth 3 points in Scrabble, but 4 points in Words With Friends
- H, Y: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 3 points in Words With Friends
- L, N, U: Worth 1 point in Scrabble, but 2 points in Words With Friends
- V: Worth 4 points in Scrabble, but 5 points in Words With Friends
- J: Worth 8 points in Scrabble, but 10 points in Words With Friends
Note: These are base letter values. Actual game scores also depend on bonus squares (Double/Triple Letter/Word) and board placement, which differ between the two games. See the complete Scrabble point values and Words With Friends point values for full reference.