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Syllabification: (peep)

Pronunciation: /pēp/

Definition of peep

[no object]

look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening:the door was ajar and she couldn’t resist peeping in
(peep out) be just visible; appear slowly or partly or through a small opening:a wad of money that was peeping out of his pocket the sun began to peep out

[usually in singular]

a quick or furtive look:Jonathan took a peep at his watch
a momentary or partial view of something:black curls and a peep of gold earring

Origin:

late 15th century: symbolic; compare with peek

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