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peep
(p/i/p )

noun (n)

  • the short weak cry of a young bird(noun.event)
    Synonym:
    cheep
    source: wordnet30
  • a secret look(noun.act)
    Synonym:
    peek
    source: wordnet30
  • The cry of a young chicken; a chirp.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • look furtively(verb.perception)
    Example:
    He peeped at the woman through the window.
    source: wordnet30
  • cause to appear(verb.perception)
    Example:
    He peeped his head through the window.
    Synonym:
    bring on
    source: wordnet30
  • make high-pitched sounds(verb.communication)
    Synonym:
    cheep, chirp, chirrup
    source: wordnet30
  • speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice(verb.communication)
    source: wordnet30
  • appear as though from hiding(verb.change)
    Example:
    The new moon peeped through the tree tops.
    source: wordnet30
  • To cry, as a chicken hatching or newly hatched; to chirp; to cheep.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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