peep
noun
1. the short weak cry of a young bird
Similar word(s): cheep
Definition categories: event, cry
2. a secret look
Similar word(s): peek
Definition categories: act, look, looking
Sentences with peep as a noun:
- I don't want to hear a peep out of you!
- "Peep, peep," said Edward, "I'm ready.""Peep, peep, peep," said Henry, "so am I."
verb
1. look furtively
- He peeped at the woman through the window
Definition categories: perception, look
2. cause to appear
- he peeped his head through the window
Definition categories: perception, show
3. make high-pitched sounds
Similar word(s): cheep, chirp, chirrup
Definition categories: communication, emit, utter
4. speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice
Definition categories: communication, mouth, speak, talk, utter, verbalise, verbalize
5. appear as though from hiding
- the new moon peeped through the tree tops
Definition categories: change, appear
Sentences with peep as a verb:
- The man peeped through the small hole.