First Known Use: 15th century
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1peep
verb \ˈpēp\
Definition of PEEP
intransitive verb
1
: to utter a feeble shrill sound as of a bird newly hatched : cheep
2
: to utter the slightest sound
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Origin of PEEP
Middle English pepen, of imitative origin
2peep
noun
Definition of PEEP
1
: a feeble shrill sound : cheep
2
: a slight utterance especially of complaint or protest
3
: any of several small sandpipers
First Known Use of PEEP
15th century
3peep
verb
Definition of PEEP
intransitive verb
1
a : to peer through or as if through a crevice b : to look cautiously or slyly
2
: to begin to emerge from or as if from concealment : show slightly
transitive verb
1
: to put forth or cause to protrude slightly
Origin of PEEP
Middle English pepen, perhaps alteration of piken to peek
First Known Use: 15th century
4peep
noun
Definition of PEEP
1
: a first glimpse or faint appearance <at the peep of dawn>
2
a : a brief look : glance b : a furtive look
First Known Use of PEEP
1530
PEEPING Defined for Kids
1peep
verb \ˈpēp\
peepedpeep·ing
Definition of PEEP for Kids
1
: to look through or as if through a small hole or a crack : peek
2
: to look quickly
3
: to show slightly <There are crocuses peeping through the snow.>
2peep
noun
Definition of PEEP for Kids
1
: a quick or sneaky look
2
: the first appearance <We were at the shore by the peep of dawn.>
3peep
verb
peepedpeeping
Definition of PEEP for Kids
: to make a short high sound such as a young bird makes
— peep·er noun
4peep
noun
Definition of PEEP for Kids
: a short high sound
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