Peepers

Pronunciation: /ˈpipərz/

Definitions of peepers

noun a type of small frog found in North America, known for its loud mating call

Example Sentences

A1 My peepers are tired from staring at the computer screen all day.

A2 I need to get my peepers checked because I've been having trouble seeing clearly.

B1 She put on her glasses to protect her peepers from the bright sun.

B2 The optometrist recommended special eye drops to soothe her dry peepers.

C1 His peepers lit up with excitement when he saw the surprise party waiting for him.

C2 The actress's peepers sparkled with emotion as she delivered her powerful monologue.

Examples of peepers in a Sentence

formal The scientist studied the behavior of the peepers in the lab.

informal I heard the peepers chirping in the garden last night.

slang Those peepers are so loud, they keep me up at night!

figurative Her peepers were wide with excitement as she opened the gift.

Grammatical Forms of peepers

• past tense: peeped
• plural: peepers
• comparative: more peepy
• superlative: most peepy
• present tense: peeps
• future tense: will peep
• perfect tense: have peeped
• continuous tense: is peeping
• singular: peeper
• positive degree: peepy
• infinitive: to peep
• gerund: peeping
• participle: peeped

Origin and Evolution of peepers

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'peepers' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'pepen' which means to chirp or peep like a bird.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'peepers' has evolved to refer to the eyes or someone who peeks or spies on others, especially in a secretive or curious manner.