- Used as a substitute for the obsolete saying "dipstick." Best used in circumstances to evoke humor or playfulness. Rarely seen as a harsh term in social spheres. For this reason, it has spread widely in small circles of older adults and less in that of young adults.
Dip (1)
noun; clipping
someone who is ignorant or naïve.
Etymology : A clipping from the colloquial term "dipstick."
Source : "Get over here you dip." Friendly conversation Oct 17th, 2011
Last modified: 29 November 2011