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peep⋅er

1[pee-per]
–noun
1. a person or thing that emits or utters a peeping sound.
2. Northeastern U.S. any of several frogs having a peeping call, esp. the spring peeper.

Origin:
1585–95; peep 2 + -er 1

peep⋅er

2[pee-per]
–noun
1. a person who peeps in an abnormally prying manner; a voyeur.
2. peepers, Slang. the eyes.

Origin:
1645–55; peep 1 + -er 1
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peep·er 1   (pē'pər)   
n.  A creature that makes short, high-pitched sounds, especially a frog.
peep·er 2   (pē'pər)   
n.  
  1. One who peeks furtively.

  2. Slang An eye.

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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: peep·er
Pronunciation: 'pE-p&r
Function: noun
: VOYEUR
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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