Pipe down — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb

Meaning & Definition of Pipe down

Pipe down (verb)

  1. to stop talking or making noise

Pipe down (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to become still and orderly

    "if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!"

    similar: calm (down), chill out (slang), cool, hush, quiet, settle (down), cool it
    related: dry up, relax, tranquilize, unwind, zone out
    opposite: act up, carry on, cut up
    near: clown (around), fool around, horse around, monkey (around), show off, skylark

  2. to stop talking

    "Pipe down or I'll cancel recess! the teacher commanded"

    similar: belt up (British), clam up, dry up, dummy up, hush, quiet (down), shut up, hold one's tongue
    related: calm (down), cool (down), settle (down), haw, hem
    opposite: speak, talk
    near: pipe up, sound off, speak out, speak up, spout (off), talk up

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Pipe down

The most common words with a similar meaning to Pipe down:

Slang: chill out
British: belt up
calm (down), cool, hush, quiet, settle (down), clam up, dry up, dummy up, quiet (down), shut up, cool it, hold one's tongue

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Pipe down

Words with the opposite meaning of Pipe down:

act up, carry on, cut up, speak, talk

Related Words for Pipe down

relax, tranquilize, unwind, zone out, cool (down), haw, hem

Near Antonyms of Pipe down

clown (around), fool around, horse around, monkey (around), show off, skylark, pipe up, sound off, speak out, speak up, spout (off), talk up

Word Forms of Pipe down

Inflections: piped down, piping down, pipes down

Origin & Etymology of Pipe down

pipe:2

First known use: 1876

Frequently Asked Questions about Pipe down

What does "Pipe down" mean?

"Pipe down" means to stop talking or making noise. As a verb, it is defined as: to stop talking or making noise. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Pipe down"?

Other words for "Pipe down" include calm (down), chill out, cool, hush, quiet, settle (down), belt up and clam up. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Pipe down" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Pipe down"?

There are 21 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Pipe down". Common alternatives include calm (down), chill out, cool, hush, quiet, settle (down), belt up, clam up, dry up and dummy up.

What is the opposite of "Pipe down"?

Antonyms of "Pipe down" include act up, carry on, cut up, speak and talk. Near antonyms include clown (around), fool around, horse around and monkey (around).

How do you use "Pipe down" in a sentence?

Examples of "Pipe down" in a sentence: "if you don't pipe down, we're turning this car around and going straight home!"; "Pipe down or I'll cancel recess! the teacher commanded".

Is "Pipe down" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Pipe down" is a verb.

What is the origin of the word "Pipe down"?

"Pipe down" comes from pipe:2. First known use: 1876.

What is another word for "Pipe down" meaning "to become still and orderly"?

When "Pipe down" (verb) means to become still and orderly, synonyms include calm (down), chill out, cool, hush, quiet and settle (down). Opposites in this sense include act up, carry on and cut up.