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Meaning of peep
The primary meaning of the word "peep" is to take a quick or surreptitious look at something.
Etymology of peep
The word "peep" originated in the 15th century, from the Middle English word "pypen", which is an imitative representation of the sound of a small bird's cry
Historically, the word has been used to describe the high-pitched sounds made by young birds, as well as the act of taking a quick or stealthy look at something
Synonyms
glance
glimpse
look
peek
gaze
stare
gawk
spy
watch
observe
notice
see
eye
view
behold
regard
scrutinize
inspect
examine
survey
peer
squint
leer
ogle
glance
peep
poke
snoop
pry
looksee
gaze
gape
gawk
stare
goggle
rubberneck
glimpse
spot
espy
descry
discern
perceive
detect
discover
glimpse
peek
peer
glance
look
gaze
stare
watch
observe
notice
see
eye
view
behold
regard
scrutinize
inspect
examine
survey
Definitions
- A small or faint cry, typically made by a young bird or a small child
- A quick or surreptitious look at something
- To make a small or faint cry, or to utter a faint sound
Usage Examples
- The baby let out a tiny peep as she woke up from her nap
- I took a peep through the window to see what was going on outside
- The bird let out a loud peep as it flew out of its cage