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cheep


cheep

verb \ˈchēp\

Definition of CHEEP

intransitive verb
1
: to utter faint shrill sounds : peep
2
: to utter a single word or sound
cheep noun

Examples of CHEEP

  1. <the toaster cheeps to indicate that the toast is done>

Origin of CHEEP

imitative
First Known Use: 1513

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