peep 1 of 2

as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
The smart device senses and captures allergens and particles while destroying formaldehyde—all without making a peep. Jenny Berg, Vogue, 2 Dec. 2024 Richie Grainge styled her jeans and T-shirt with an oversized black leather jacket and a rectangular bag, going with a bold footwear choice: a metallic gold peep toe mule from Bottega Veneta with a nearly 4-inch flared heel. Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 25 Oct. 2024
Verb
Since the show premiered, Mekki Leeper, who plays Matt, has been peeping the show’s reception on social media. Bethy Squires, Vulture, 18 Nov. 2024 Born of a distant solar flare, Lux the Wise Owl peeps out from the Tree at the End of Time, ruby eyes blazing. Kate Matthams, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for peep 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
Noun
  • Connor had previously given fans a peek into this trip on his Story earlier this month, sharing pics of himself golfing and hanging with some local wildlife.
    Yaakov Katz, Newsweek, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This window allows visitors to Welford Park’s delicate winter blooms — and get a peek at where the Bake Off magic takes place.
    Sezin Devi Koehler, EW.com, 16 Jan. 2025
Verb
  • If an alarm chirps, indicating that the battery is low, it should be replaced right away.
    Donna Vickroy, Chicago Tribune, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The digital cash registers, which Helen Schneider manages, chirped at the checkout lines up front.
    Keith Schneider, New York Times, 14 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • This remarkable discovery offers a glimpse into the maritime history of the region, providing valuable insights into past voyages.
    Stories by Real-Time news team, with AI summarization, Miami Herald, 17 Jan. 2025
  • This means people in Canada, Mexico and the U.S. will be able to catch a glimpse of the planet parade on a clear night.
    Athena Sobhan, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • Many people receive similar messages that seem harmless at first glance but could potentially be part of a more sinister scheme.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
  • At first glance, the lack of results seemed surprising.
    Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 17 Jan. 2025
Noun
  • The Golden Globe nominee stepped out in oversized dark-wash jeans, a black blouse and a cream trench coat, while the athlete wore a pair of light-wash oversized jeans, a brown flannel and a brown suede blouson jacket, topping off his look with a fur brown bucket hat.
    Charna Flam, People.com, 17 Jan. 2025
  • The $15 set includes rod pocket tier curtains and a valance for a coordinated and complete look.
    Megan Schaltegger, Better Homes & Gardens, 17 Jan. 2025

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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