Pronunciation: /pip/
noun a faint, high-pitched sound or chirping noise
A1 I heard a peep coming from the bushes.
A2 The baby bird made a tiny peep as it hatched from its egg.
B1 She took a quick peep at the exam paper before starting.
B2 The investigator caught a peep of the suspect fleeing the scene.
C1 The journalist managed to get a peep at the confidential documents.
C2 The celebrity's fans waited outside the hotel, hoping for a peep of their favorite star.
verb to look quickly and furtively
A1 I peeped through the keyhole to see who was outside.
A2 She peeped out from behind the curtain to check if the rain had stopped.
B1 The child peeped over the fence to catch a glimpse of the puppies playing.
B2 The detective peeped into the suspect's window to gather evidence.
C1 The journalist peeped into the confidential files to uncover the truth behind the scandal.
C2 The hacker peeped into the company's database to steal valuable information.
formal I caught a peep of the rare bird species in the forest.
informal I took a quick peep at the new restaurant menu.
slang I'll just take a peep at your answers during the test.
figurative She couldn't resist taking a peep at the gossip magazine.
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