peep
//piːp//
Verb
peepInfinitive
peepPresent tense
peepedPast tense
peepedPast participle
peepingPresent participle
peepsThird-person singular
1
To look quickly or secretly through a narrow opening or from a hidden place.
She peeped through the keyhole to see who was at the door.
2
To appear partially or briefly, as if emerging from concealment.
The sun peeped through the clouds.
Noun
peepSingular
peepsPlural
1
A quick or furtive look.
She took a peep through the curtains.
Synonym
Verb
peepInfinitive
peepPresent tense
peepedPast tense
peepedPast participle
peepingPresent participle
peepsThird-person singular
1
To make a short, high-pitched sound, like that of a young bird or small animal.
The baby chicks peeped loudly when they were hungry.
Noun
peepSingular
peepsPlural
1
A short, high-pitched sound made by a young bird or small animal.
We heard the peeps of baby chicks coming from the nest.
2
A slight sound or utterance, especially of complaint.
The children didn't make a peep during the entire movie.