Meaning & Definition of Peep in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: To look cautiously or secretly.

  Example Sentence: She peeped through the curtains to see what was happening outside.

• Definition: A brief or stealthy look.

  Example Sentence: He took a peep at her notebook when she wasn't looking.

• Definition: The sound made by a chick or a similar sound.

  Example Sentence: You could hear the peep of the chicks from the barn.

• Definition: A small opening or slit through which one can look.

  Example Sentence: The peep hole in the door allowed him to see who was outside.

Etymology

Origin: Middle English 'pepen', of imitative origin.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• 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.

Translations

• Spanish: espiar

• French: voir en cachette

• German: spitzen

• Russian: подсматривать

Related Words

• peek: To look quickly or sneakily.

• glance: To look briefly.

Slang Meanings of peep

• 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.