Meaning & Definition of word "Peep"
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Peep
/piːp/
noun:
- 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.
verb:
- 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.
Etymology
Middle English 'pepen', of imitative origin.
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.
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.