blip (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 11
def a sudden minor shock or meaningless interruption
examples the market had one bad blip today
you can't react to the day-to-day blips
renewed jitters in the wake of a blip in retail sales
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Hypernym shock, blow
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Hyponym shock, blow

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