peep

[ peep ]

/ pip /

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verb (used without object)

to look through a small opening or from a concealed location.

to look slyly, pryingly, or furtively.

to look curiously or playfully.

to come partially into view; begin to appear: the first crocuses peeping through the snow-covered ground.

verb (used with object)

to show or protrude slightly.

noun

a quick or furtive look or glance.

the first appearance, as of dawn.

an aperture for looking through.

Origin of peep

First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English pepe; assimilated variant of peek

synonym study for peep

1, 2. Peep, peek, peer mean to look through, over, or around something. To peep or peek is usually to give a quick look through a narrow aperture or small opening, often furtively, slyly, or pryingly, or to look over or around something curiously or playfully: to peep over a wall; to peek into a room. Peek is often associated with children's games. To peer is to look continuously and narrowly for some time, especially in order to penetrate obscurity or to overcome some obstacle in the way of vision: The firefighter peered through the smoke.

Words nearby peep

peel-off, peely-wally, peen, Peene, Peenemünde, peep, pee-pee, peeper, peephole, Peeping Tom, peeps

Definition for peep (2 of 3)

peep²

[ peep ]

/ pip /

noun

a short, shrill little cry or sound, as of a young bird; cheep; squeak.

any of various small sandpipers.

a slight sound or remark, especially in complaint: I don't want to hear a peep out of any of you!

verb (used without object)

to utter the short, shrill little cry of a young bird, a mouse, etc.; cheep; squeak.

to speak in a thin, weak voice.

Origin of peep

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English pepen, pipen; compare Dutch, German piepen, Old French piper, Latin pipāre, Greek pippízein, Czech pípat, Lithuanian pỹpti, all ultimately of imitative origin

Definition for peep (3 of 3)

peep³

[ peep ]

/ pip /

noun

Jeep.

Origin of peep

An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; apparently alteration of Jeep

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Example sentences from the Web for peep

Then again, the younger crowd might prefer older peeps don’t download the app anyway.
Half of Americans oppose Trump’s potential ban of TikTok|Lance Lambert|August 21, 2020|Fortune
This film elicited complaints from some on the left, but not a peep from the right.
Rush Limbaugh’s Fear of a Black James Bond|Dean Obeidallah|December 29, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Not a peep from LaPierre on this extended assault on citizens of Ferguson, at least that I can find.
Why Isn't the NRA Defending Ferguson’s Blacks?|Cliff Schecter|August 19, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This open secrecy served its purpose, says Peep Ehasalu, communications manager for the hotel.
The KGB Welcomes You to Estonia’s Hotel Viru. Please Mind the Hidden Bugs|Nina Strochlic|July 31, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Ernst responded by accusing Braley of sexism because his ad, which featured a baby bird not making a peep, had a “chick” in it.
The Bruce Braley-Joni Ernst Race Is Iowa’s Ugliest Senate Campaign Ever|Ben Jacobs|July 22, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Hot right now: “How come we say poo and pee but not poop and peep?”
Five Subreddits You May Have Missed, and Probably Still Should Give a Miss|Kelly Williams Brown|April 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Jenny longed to peep round the kitchen door at the visitor, but she was afraid that Ruby would carry on about it.
Carnival|Compton Mackenzie
It is a winter's day when we take our peep into the school-room.
Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls|James Johonnot
So he took hold of the handle of the cover and raised it very slowly and carefully, while the woman stooped down to peep.
The Lilac Fairy Book|Andrew Lang
Now, if your faint heart will allow it, I should advise you to take a peep down here.
Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures|Edgar Franklin
Fred stopped a minute in the road to peep through the opening into the kitchen, where the thrifty housewife was busy.
Among the Esquimaux|Edward S. Ellis

British Dictionary definitions for peep (1 of 2)

peep¹

/ (piːp) /

verb (intr)

to look furtively or secretly, as through a small aperture or from a hidden place

to appear partially or brieflythe sun peeped through the clouds

noun

a quick or furtive look

the first appearancethe peep of dawn

Word Origin for peep

C15: variant of peek

British Dictionary definitions for peep (2 of 2)

peep²

/ (piːp) /

verb (intr)

(esp of young birds) to utter shrill small noises

to speak in a thin shrill voice

noun

a peeping sound

US any of various small sandpipers of the genus Calidris (or Erolia) and related genera, such as the pectoral sandpiper

Word Origin for peep

C15: of imitative origin

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with peep

peep

see hear a peep out of.

Medical definitions for peep

PEEP

abbr.

positive end-expiratory pressure

单词	peep
释义	peep ¹ [ peep ] / pip / SEE SYNONYMS FOR peep ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object) to look through a small opening or from a concealed location. to look slyly, pryingly, or furtively. to look curiously or playfully. to come partially into view; begin to appear: the first crocuses peeping through the snow-covered ground. verb (used with object) to show or protrude slightly. noun a quick or furtive look or glance. the first appearance, as of dawn. an aperture for looking through. Origin of peep ¹ First recorded in 1425–75; late Middle English pepe; assimilated variant of peek synonym study for peep 1, 2. Peep, peek, peer mean to look through, over, or around something. To peep or peek is usually to give a quick look through a narrow aperture or small opening, often furtively, slyly, or pryingly, or to look over or around something curiously or playfully: to peep over a wall; to peek into a room. Peek is often associated with children's games. To peer is to look continuously and narrowly for some time, especially in order to penetrate obscurity or to overcome some obstacle in the way of vision: The firefighter peered through the smoke. Words nearby peep peel-off, peely-wally, peen, Peene, Peenemünde, peep, pee-pee, peeper, peephole, Peeping Tom, peeps Definition for peep (2 of 3) peep² [ peep ] / pip / noun a short, shrill little cry or sound, as of a young bird; cheep; squeak. any of various small sandpipers. a slight sound or remark, especially in complaint: I don't want to hear a peep out of any of you! verb (used without object) to utter the short, shrill little cry of a young bird, a mouse, etc.; cheep; squeak. to speak in a thin, weak voice. Origin of peep ² First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English pepen, pipen; compare Dutch, German piepen, Old French piper, Latin pipāre, Greek pippízein, Czech pípat, Lithuanian pỹpti, all ultimately of imitative origin Definition for peep (3 of 3) peep³ [ peep ] / pip / noun Jeep. Origin of peep ³ An Americanism dating back to 1940–45; apparently alteration of Jeep Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for peep Then again, the younger crowd might prefer older peeps don’t download the app anyway. Half of Americans oppose Trump’s potential ban of TikTok\|Lance Lambert\|August 21, 2020\|Fortune This film elicited complaints from some on the left, but not a peep from the right. Rush Limbaugh’s Fear of a Black James Bond\|Dean Obeidallah\|December 29, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Not a peep from LaPierre on this extended assault on citizens of Ferguson, at least that I can find. Why Isn't the NRA Defending Ferguson’s Blacks?\|Cliff Schecter\|August 19, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This open secrecy served its purpose, says Peep Ehasalu, communications manager for the hotel. The KGB Welcomes You to Estonia’s Hotel Viru. Please Mind the Hidden Bugs\|Nina Strochlic\|July 31, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Ernst responded by accusing Braley of sexism because his ad, which featured a baby bird not making a peep, had a “chick” in it. The Bruce Braley-Joni Ernst Race Is Iowa’s Ugliest Senate Campaign Ever\|Ben Jacobs\|July 22, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Hot right now: “How come we say poo and pee but not poop and peep?” Five Subreddits You May Have Missed, and Probably Still Should Give a Miss\|Kelly Williams Brown\|April 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Jenny longed to peep round the kitchen door at the visitor, but she was afraid that Ruby would carry on about it. Carnival\|Compton Mackenzie It is a winter's day when we take our peep into the school-room. Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls\|James Johonnot So he took hold of the handle of the cover and raised it very slowly and carefully, while the woman stooped down to peep. The Lilac Fairy Book\|Andrew Lang Now, if your faint heart will allow it, I should advise you to take a peep down here. Mr. Hawkins' Humorous Adventures\|Edgar Franklin Fred stopped a minute in the road to peep through the opening into the kitchen, where the thrifty housewife was busy. Among the Esquimaux\|Edward S. Ellis British Dictionary definitions for peep (1 of 2) peep¹ / (piːp) / verb (intr) to look furtively or secretly, as through a small aperture or from a hidden place to appear partially or brieflythe sun peeped through the clouds noun a quick or furtive look the first appearancethe peep of dawn Word Origin for peep C15: variant of peek British Dictionary definitions for peep (2 of 2) peep² / (piːp) / verb (intr) (esp of young birds) to utter shrill small noises to speak in a thin shrill voice noun a peeping sound US any of various small sandpipers of the genus Calidris (or Erolia) and related genera, such as the pectoral sandpiper Word Origin for peep C15: of imitative origin Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with peep peep see hear a peep out of. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to peep hoot, pipe, twitter, cry, chuck, cheep, squeak, chatter, tweet, coo, churr, chirrup Medical definitions for peep PEEP abbr. positive end-expiratory pressure The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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peep

verb (used without object)

verb (used with object)

noun

Origin of peep

synonym study for peep

Words nearby peep

Definition for peep (2 of 3)

noun

verb (used without object)

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Definition for peep (3 of 3)

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for peep

British Dictionary definitions for peep (1 of 2)

verb (intr)

noun

Word Origin for peep

British Dictionary definitions for peep (2 of 2)

verb (intr)

noun

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Idioms and Phrases with peep

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Medical definitions for peep

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