Meaning & Definition of word "Peep"

Peep

/piːp/

1. A quick or furtive look.
- Example: He took a peep at her notes during the examination.
2. A short, high sound made by a young bird.
- Example: We heard the peep of baby birds coming from the nest.

1. To look quickly or furtively at something.
- Example: She decided to peep through the curtains to see who was outside.
2. To emerge or show oneself slightly.
- Example: The sun began to peep out from behind the clouds.
3. To make a short, high sound, as a chick might.
- Example: The baby chick started to peep as it hatched from the egg.

●Middle English 'pepen', of imitative origin.

take a peep:

To look quickly at something.

peep show:

A type of entertainment where people view something in private.

peep through:

To look through a narrow opening.

peek:

To look quickly or sneakily.

glance:

To look briefly.

Meaning: To check out someone or something.

● Example Sentence: I'm going to peep that new movie this weekend.

Meaning: An informal way to refer to someone looking at something.

● Example Sentence: She peeped at my phone while I was texting.