Peep

Quick meaning: Peep is a noun meaning A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.

Meaning

A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.

More Meanings

1. The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.
2. (birdwatching, colloquial) A sandpiper or other small wader.
3. To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
4. To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
5. (intransitive) To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
6. (intransitive, dated) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
7. (chiefly in the negative) A feeble utterance or complaint.

Example Sentences

The man peeped through the small hole.

I don't want to hear a peep out of you!

When flowers first peeped, and trees did blossoms bear.

"Peep, peep," said Edward, "I'm ready." "Peep, peep, peep," said Henry, "so am I."

Word Forms

• peeps
• peeping
• peeped

Synonyms for peep

Depending on context, synonyms include keek, pip, peek, cheep.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include cheep, peek, chirp, pip, noise, bo.

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