 peep |
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| 1. | [ verb ] look furtively | |
| Synonyms: | peek | |
| Examples: | "He peeped at the woman through the window" |
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| Related terms: | look peek | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the short weak cry of a young bird | |
| Synonyms: | cheep | |
| Related terms: | cry twirp | |
| 3. | [ verb ] appear as though from hiding | |
| Examples: | "the new moon peeped through the tree tops" |
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| Related terms: | appear | |
| 4. | [ verb ] make high-pitched sounds; of birds | |
| Synonyms: | chirp cheep chirrup twirp | |
| Related terms: | utter chitter cheep chirrup peeper | |
| 5. | [ verb ] speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice | |
| Related terms: | talk | |
| 6. | [ verb ] cause to appear | |
| Examples: | "he peeped his head through the window" |
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| Related terms: | show | |
| 7. | [ noun ] a secret look | |
| Synonyms: | peek | |
| Related terms: | look peek | |
| Similar spelling: |
pep Pepe Pevey peppy peeve pee-pee peba |
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