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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

  • (..) Your bald head. Oh, yes. It's really smooth. Sometimes I stare at it, and imagine a little chick popping out. Peep peep peep. Good night, Agnes. Never get older. Hey, oh! Uh... Okay, okay. (..)
    2013 Despicable Me 2