Pronunciation: /pip/

Definitions of peep

noun a faint, high-pitched sound or chirping noise

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of peep in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of peep

past tense

peeped

plural

peeps

comparative

peeper

superlative

peepiest

present tense

peep

future tense

will peep

perfect tense

have peeped

continuous tense

is peeping

singular

peep

positive degree

peep

infinitive

to peep

gerund

peeping

participle

peeped

Origin and Evolution of peep

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'peep' originated from Middle English 'pepen' which likely came from Old English 'pīpian' meaning to pipe or chirp like a bird.
Evolution of the word: Over time, 'peep' evolved to not only refer to the sound made by birds but also to a quick or furtive look or glance, as well as a soft, high-pitched sound made by humans.