peep
1to 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.
to show or protrude slightly.
a quick or furtive look or glance.
the first appearance, as of dawn.
an aperture for looking through.
Origin of peep
1synonym study For peep
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Other definitions for peep (2 of 3)
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!
Origin of peep
2How to use peep in a sentence
This film elicited complaints from some on the left, but not a peep from the right.
Not a peep from LaPierre on this extended assault on citizens of Ferguson, at least that I can find.
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 | THE DAILY BEASTErnst 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 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are 200 mosquitos from New Delhi caught and killed mid-bite, peep-show coins, and artifacts of daily life in North Korea.
No notice being taken of the taps, the unseen visitor, after a short lapse, ventured to open the door and peep in.
The Posthumous Papers of the Pickwick Club, v. 2(of 2) | Charles DickensNo doubt, even in these choking circumstances, childish feeling may now and again peep out.
Children's Ways | James SullyYuh want t' keep your eye glued t' that peep-glass in the mornin', and not overlook no motions.
Raw Gold | Bertrand W. SinclairEvery hundred yards or so I had a close peep at the ground in front through de Lisle's periscope.
Gallipoli Diary, Volume I | Ian Hamilton"I was watching you through my little peep-hole—as you saw," he began, with a pleasant smile, advancing to shake hands.
Three More John Silence Stories | Algernon Blackwood
British Dictionary definitions for peep (1 of 2)
/ (piːp) /
to look furtively or secretly, as through a small aperture or from a hidden place
to appear partially or briefly: the sun peeped through the clouds
a quick or furtive look
the first appearance: the peep of dawn
Origin of peep
1British Dictionary definitions for peep (2 of 2)
/ (piːp) /
(esp of young birds) to utter shrill small noises
to speak in a thin shrill voice
a peeping sound
US any of various small sandpipers of the genus Calidris (or Erolia) and related genera, such as the pectoral sandpiper
Origin of peep
2Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Other Idioms and Phrases with peep
see hear a peep out of.
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