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noun

Definition of peep

as in peek

an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

ˈpēp

as in to chirp

to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Noun

Plus, if a situation arises that requires a peep-toe, your pedicure will be ready to be front and center. — Marianne Mychaskiw, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 Crafted in Italy, the shoe features a low-cut vamp with a flirty peep-toe design. — Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 18 Aug. 2026

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In one painting, Jerry’s head peeps through a rip in the paper ceiling above his father, who sits in an easy chair below; in another, old Jerry sits at the kitchen table talking to his young mother, easily half his age. — Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026 But peep how the roots are still brown for that brown balayage effect. — Rebecca Norris, InStyle, 10 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep

Noun

The space, last home to Crafty Crab Seafood, has a large viewing window, offering customers a peek into the kitchen as employees roll the dough and wrap each dumpling.

— Tanasia Kenney, Charlotte Observer, 14 Sep. 2026
Turning to the side, Jones also shared a peek at the low-cut back, which was hidden behind her lengthy, thigh-grazing hair.

— Chanel Vargas, InStyle, 13 Sep. 2026

Definition of peek

Verb

There’s even a soundtrack of chirping birds and rushing water.

— Jen Murphy, Travel + Leisure, 7 Sep. 2026
Rutschman said some of his former Orioles teammates chirped at him throughout the game and gave him a hard time about getting around the ballpark as a visiting player.

— Jen McCaffrey, New York Times, 3 Sep. 2026

Definition of chirp

Noun

Still, a robot that can move around your home, recognize faces and build memories over time deserves more than a quick glance at the privacy settings.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 5 Sep. 2026
While Friday’s data looked positive at first glance, economists cautioned that due to seasonal factors, the month of August often faces revisions to its employment data later in the year.

— Steve Kopack, NBC news, 4 Sep. 2026

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