pipe up

/paɪp əp/

Other forms: piped up; pipes up; piping up

Definitions of pipe up

1. verb

   utter a shrill cry
   synonyms: pipe, shriek, shrill

   types:

   caterwaul, yowl

   utter shrieks, as of cats

   type of:

   call, cry, holler, hollo, scream, shout, shout out, squall, yell

   utter a sudden loud cry
2. verb

   begin to play or sing
   type of:

   do, execute, perform

   carry out or perform an action