plipper en · NOUN
Etymology
From plip + -er. So-called for the plip sound made when the car is unlocked. From its french inventor Paul Lipschutz (head of Neiman, maker of car anti-theft device for cars ) who created it in 1978.
Meanings
- A remote-control device used to unlock a car without having to put the keys into the lock.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| plippers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |