peep

(noun, verb)

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.