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noun

Definition of peepnext
as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

ˈpēp How to pronounce peep (audio)
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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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
The shoes follow a bold silhouette featuring a sky-high stiletto heel and minimalist upper with an hourglass toe strap that widens toward the side of the foot, creating a peep-toe-like design. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Congrats to the peeps that represent! — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Verb
Subway cars erupted in cheers as fans peeped the winning shot on their cellphones, their feeds interrupted at times by spotty underground reception. — ABC News, 13 June 2026 However, there isn’t necessarily a consistent color for grass between stadiums and broadcasters, meaning pixel-peeping viewers might need to tweak their settings to their own liking for each match . — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
  1. peek
  2. chirp
  3. glimpse
  4. glance
  5. look
Noun
  • The eight episodes see the nannies vie for high-profile gigs and, along the way, get a peek inside the world of the uber-rich and their children.
    — Luke Chinman, PEOPLE, 17 July 2026
  • In recent years, she’s leaned into lifestyle content in addition to her signature makeup and beauty vlogs, giving followers a peek at her worldwide travels and love for interior design.
    — Kara Nesvig, Time, 14 July 2026
Definition of peek
Verb
  • Djokovic chirped back at the crowd during the match, and in his on-court interview afterwards, was asked about the atmosphere.
    — Charlie Eccleshare, New York Times, 5 July 2026
  • Think your back yard can get buggy in the summer—with mosquitoes, flies, moths, wasps, bees, lightning bugs, crickets, and more swarming, buzzing, and chirping everywhere?
    — Jeffrey Kluger, Time, 29 June 2026
Definition of chirp
Noun
  • From the street, only glimpses of hand-cut sandstone and a low jade-green roof emerge behind mature gardens.
    — Natalie Hoberman, Forbes.com, 18 July 2026
  • The hoopla of All-Star festivities in Philadelphia provided a glimpse of what awaits the Chicago Cubs in less than a year.
    — Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 18 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • The broad straps offset the lower neckline, which scoops at its narrowest point for a softer look, rather than forming a harsh line.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 13 July 2026
  • Gray flooring is losing popularity for its cold, flat look compared to warmer, natural wood tones.
    — Nomita Vaish-Taylor, The Spruce, 13 July 2026
Definition of look

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