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Definition of 'peep'English
Etymology 1
Onomatopoeic, from (etyl) pepen
Noun
( en-noun)
A quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird.
A feeble utterance or complaint.
- I don't want to hear a peep out of you !
The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.
- 2001 , , Thomas the tank engine collection : a unique collection of stories from the railway series - p. 177 - Egmont Books, Limited, Aug 15, 2001
- "Peep', ' peep ," said Edward, "I'm ready."
- "Peep', '''peep''', ' peep ," said Henry, "so am I."
A kind of bird; a sandpiper.
Verb
( en-verb)
To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
Etymology 2
From (etyl)
Verb
( en-verb)
To look, especially while trying not to be seen or noticed.
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*:And it was while all were passionately intent upon the pleasing and snake-like progress of their uncle that a young girl in furs, ascending the stairs two at a time, peeped perfunctorily into the nursery as she passed the hallway—and halted amazed.
*{{quote-book|year=1959|author=(Georgette Heyer)|title=(The Unknown Ajax)|chapter=1
|passage=But Richmond
To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
*(John Dryden) (1631-1700)
*:When flowers first peeped , and trees did blossoms bear.
Hypernyms
* glance
Noun
( en-noun)
A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.
* {{quote-book
|year=1907
|title=( The Spell of the Yukon and Other Verses)
|author=Robert W. Service
|chapter=( The Cremation of Sam McGee)
|passage=I was sick with dread, but I bravely said: "I'll just take a peep inside. / I guess he's cooked, and it's time I looked";. . . then the door I opened wide.}}
Derived terms
* bo-peep
* by-peep
* peeper, peepers
( rel-mid3)
* peep pixels
* peep show
( rel-mid3)
* peeping tom
* pixel peeper
( rel-bottom)
Etymology 3
Of uncertain origin
Noun
( en-noun)
(obsolete) A spot on a die or domino.
Synonyms
* (spot on die or domino) pip
Etymology 4
, a shortened form of people.
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