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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

  • (..) -l'm going to take Miss Candy-- -Where you going? l'm gonna take Candy tor a stroll. l got you. l got you. -But just don't make too much noise. -Oh. no. not a peep. not a peep. Now. you come over here. baby. right over here. Don't worry about Candy. honey. Sit down and relax. Wake up, boys. (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest