peep

//piːp//
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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.

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Noun

peepSingular
peepsPlural
1

A quick or furtive look.

She took a peep through the curtains.

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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.

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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.

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