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peep1

Pronunciation: /piːp/
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Definition of peep

verb

[no object]
  • look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening:his door was ajar and she couldn’t resist peeping in
  • (peep out) come gradually or partially into view:the sun began to peep out

noun

[usually in singular]
  • a quick or furtive look:Jonathan took a little 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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Definition of peep in the US English dictionary
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