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View usage for: (piːp) Word forms: 3rd person singular presenttense peeps, present participle peeping, past tense, past participle peeped1. verbIf you peep, or peep at something, you have a quick look at it, often secretly and quietly. Children came to peep at him round the doorway. [VERB + at] Now and then she peeped to see if he was noticing her. [VERB] Synonyms: peek, look, peer, spy More Synonyms of peep Peep is also a noun. 'Fourteen minutes,' Chris said, taking a peep at his watch. [+ at] 2. verbIf something peeps out from behind or under something, a small part of it is visible or becomes visible. Purple and yellow flowers peeped up between rocks. [VERB preposition/adverb] Here and there a face peeped out from the shop doorway. [VERB preposition/adverb] Synonyms: appear briefly, emerge, pop up, spring up More Synonyms of peep More Synonyms of peep peep in British English 1 (piːp) verb (intransitive)1. to look furtively or secretly, as through a small aperture or from a hidden place 2. to appear partially or briefly the sun peeped through the clouds noun3. a quick or furtive look 4. the first appearance the peep of dawn Word origin C15: variant of peekpeep in British English 2 (piːp) verb (intransitive)1. (esp of young birds) to utter shrill small noises 2. to speak in a thin shrill voice noun4. US any of various small sandpipers of the genus Calidris (or Erolia) and related genera, such as the pectoral sandpiper Word origin C15: of imitative origin peep in American English 1 (pip) verb intransitive1. to make the short, high-pitched cry of a young bird or chick; chirp; cheep 2. to utter a sound or speak in a small, weak voice, as from fear noun3. a short, high-pitched sound; chirp; cheep 4. the slightest vocal sound heard not a peep from him Word origin ME pepen: orig. echoic peep in American English 2 (pip) verb intransitive1. to look through a small opening or from a place of hiding 2. to peer slyly or secretly; take a hasty, furtive look 3. to come into view; show or appear gradually or partially, as though from hiding stars peeped through the clouds verb transitive4. to cause to appear or protrude noun5. a brief, hasty look or restricted view; secret or furtive glimpse or glance 6. the first appearance; crack, as of dawn Word origin ME pepen, ? akin to piken, peek Examples of 'peep' in a sentencepeep These examples have been automatically selected and may contain sensitive content.Read more… British English: peep VERB If you peep, or peep at something, you have a quick look at it, often secretly and quietly. Children came to peep at him round the doorway. - American English: peep
- Brazilian Portuguese: espreitar
- Chinese: > 瞥一眼常指悄悄地
- European Spanish: mirar furtivamente
- French: jeter un coup d'œil
- German: gucken
- Italian: dare una sbirciata
- Japanese: のぞき見する
- Korean: 훔쳐보다
- European Portuguese: espreitar
- Latin American Spanish: mirar furtivamente
Translate your text for free All related terms of 'peep'Chinese translation of 'peep' n to have or take a peep (at sth/sb) 瞥(某物/某人)一眼 (piē (mǒuwù/mǒurén) yī yǎn)
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窥(窺)视(視) (kuīshì) I didn't hear a peep from him (inf) 我没(沒)有听(聽)到他一点(點)声(聲)响(響) (wǒ méiyǒu tīngdào tā yīdiǎn shēngxiǎng)
Definition to look slyly or quickly, such as through a small opening or from a hidden place Now and then she peeped to see if they were still paying attention. Synonyms spy eyeball (slang) sneak a look steal a look keek (Scottish) look surreptitiously look from hiding Definition to appear partially or briefly Purple and yellow flowers peeped between the rocks. Synonyms appear briefly spring up issue from peer out peek from show partially Definition a quick or sly look He took a peep at his watch. Synonyms butcher's (British, slang) gander (informal) look-see (slang) glim (Scottish) shufti (British, slang) keek (Scottish) I don't want to hear another peep out of you tonight. Synonyms utterance cheep (informal) Definition a peeping sound Synonyms tweet pipe chirp cheep chirrup Definition (esp. of young birds) to make small shrill noises Additional synonymsDefinition (of some birds and insects) to make a short high-pitched sound The birds chirped loudly in the hedges. Synonyms chirrup, pipe, peep, warble, twitter, cheep, tweet Definition to come into view out of something He was waiting outside as she emerged from the building. Synonyms come out, appear, come up, surface, rise, proceed, arise, turn up, spring up, emanate, materialize, issue, come into view, come forth, become visible, manifest yourself Definition a brief view The fans waited outside the hotel to get a glimpse of their heroine. Synonyms look, sighting, sight, glance, peep, peek, squint, butcher's (British, slang), quick look, gander (informal), brief view, shufti (British, slang) - peek
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- peel something off
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Additional synonymsDefinition loud shouting There was too much noise in the room and he needed peace. Synonyms sound, talk, row, racket, outcry, clamour, din, clatter, uproar, babble, blare, fracas, commotion, pandemonium, rumpus, cry, tumult, hubbubDefinition to look intently or as if with difficulty I peered ahead and saw them on the causeway.She peered intently through the window. Synonyms squint, look, spy, gaze, scan, inspect, peep, peek, snoop, scrutinize, look closely, squinny Definition to play (music) on a pipe Synonyms whistle, play, sound, sing, peep, trill, warble, twitter, cheep, tootle, tweet You could never be sure where he would pop up next. Synonyms appear, emerge, turn up, show up (informal), crop up, materialize, make an appearance Definition a short high-pitched cry or sound He gave an outraged squeak. Synonyms squeal, pipe, peep, shrill, yelp, whineDefinition to make a squeak In the darkness, a bat squeaked. Synonyms squeal, pipe, peep, shrill, whine, yelpShe would waken to the twitter of birds. Synonyms chirrup, call, song, cry, whistle, chatter, trill, chirp, warble, cheep, tweet There were birds twittering in the trees. Synonyms chirrup, whistle, chatter, trill, chirp, warble, cheep, tweet Definition a brief statement I'd like to say a word of thanks to everyone who helped me. Synonyms comment, remark, expression, declaration, utterance, brief statement |