CLYPE Meaning and
Definition
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Clype is a verb that describes the act of maliciously informing or betraying someone by revealing their secrets or private information to others. This term is primarily used in Scottish and Northern English dialects and may not be familiar to speakers of other English variations.
The act of clyping is often considered negative and can be perceived as an act of disloyalty or treachery. It involves intentionally exposing someone's confidential or sensitive information, often with the intention of causing harm or embarrassment to the person being exposed. This act can be driven by various motives, including personal gain, revenge, or simply a desire to undermine or damage someone's reputation.
The term "clype" can also be used as a noun to refer to someone who engages in such behavior, commonly known as a "clype" or a "clype-teller." Clypers are often viewed negatively within a community or social circle, as they are seen as untrustworthy and prone to engaging in gossip or spreading false information.
It is important to note that the term "clype" is not widely recognized or used outside of certain dialects or regions. Its usage may vary depending on the context and familiarity of the audience.
Etymology of CLYPE
The word "clype" comes from the Middle English "clipe" and Old English "clypyan", which means "to speak" or "to call out". It can also be traced back to the Proto-Germanic root "klip-", meaning "to stick" or "to adhere". Over time, "clype" evolved to have a more specific meaning related to calling out or proclaiming.
Conjugate verb Clype
CONDITIONAL
I
would clype
you
would clype
he/she/it
would clype
we
would clype
they
would clype
CONDITIONAL CONTINUOUS
I
would be clyping
you
would be clyping
he/she/it
would be clyping
we
would be clyping
they
would be clyping
CONDITIONAL PERFECT
I
would have clype
you
would have clype
he/she/it
would have clype
we
would have clype
they
would have clype
CONDITIONAL PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
would have been clyping
you
would have been clyping
he/she/it
would have been clyping
we
would have been clyping
they
would have been clyping
FUTURE
I
will clype
you
will clype
he/she/it
will clype
we
will clype
they
will clype
FUTURE CONTINUOUS
I
will be clyping
you
will be clyping
he/she/it
will be clyping
we
will be clyping
they
will be clyping
FUTURE PERFECT
I
will have clyped
you
will have clyped
he/she/it
will have clyped
we
will have clyped
they
will have clyped
FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
will have been clyping
you
will have been clyping
he/she/it
will have been clyping
we
will have been clyping
they
will have been clyping
IMPERATIVE
you
clype
we
let´s clype
to clype
PAST
I
clyped
you
clyped
he/she/it
clyped
we
clyped
they
clyped
PAST CONTINUOUS
I
was clyping
you
were clyping
he/she/it
was clyping
we
were clyping
they
were clyping
PAST PARTICIPLE
clyped
PAST PERFECT
I
had clyped
you
had clyped
he/she/it
had clyped
we
had clyped
they
had clyped
PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
had been clyping
you
had been clyping
he/she/it
had been clyping
we
had been clyping
they
had been clyping
PRESENT
I
clype
you
clype
he/she/it
clypes
we
clype
they
clype
PRESENT CONTINUOUS
I
am clyping
you
are clyping
he/she/it
is clyping
we
are clyping
they
are clyping
PRESENT PARTICIPLE
clyping
PRESENT PERFECT
I
have clyped
you
have clyped
he/she/it
has clyped
we
have clyped
they
have clyped
PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS
I
have been clyping
you
have been clyping
he/she/it
has been clyping
we
have been clyping
they
have been clyping
