peep

Definition

  • noun: a quick, high sound that is made by a young bird or that is like the sound made by a young bird
  • verb: to utter a feeble shrill sound as of a bird newly hatched
  • verb: to make a quick, high sound
  • synonyms: cheep, pry, chirp

Examples

  • I'll just 'peep' [='peek'] in the room to see if the baby is sleeping.

  • They accepted her decision with hardly a 'peep' of protest.

  • Early spring flowers were 'peeping' through the snow.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) that's what for. To spread a whole lot of damn nonsense to get us chasing our tails. The point is this. He's heading for home. The first peep from him, you come to the grown-ups. Understood? Anyone you see around this table but not another damn soul. Get out. (..)
    2011 Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy