peep

Meanings

• Verb

  To look or glance at something briefly and casually.

  - "I peeped out the window to see who was at the door."
  - "The child peeps into the box to check if his birthday present is there."

• Noun

  A brief or casual look.

  - "He took a quick peep at the map before setting off on his journey."
  - "The baby gave a peep at the camera before closing his eyes."

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Pronunciation

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Synonyms

pip

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with peep
beep , deep , keep , leap , reap , seep , sweep , teap , weep

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Peep (en) : A small bird
   

2. Peep (en) : A sound made by a bird or a baby
   

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Variants

List of all variants of peep that leads to same result
peep , peeped , peeping , peeps , peep show , peep shows , peep sight , peep sights

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'to look through a hole or opening'. Derived from Old English 'pīpan', meaning 'to spy'.

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Trivia

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1. The word 'peep' is often used in the context of birdwatching.

2. In the Harry Potter series, 'peep' is the name of a small owl that delivers messages.

3. In the 1960s, there was a popular children's toy called the 'Peep-Toad', which would pop up when you pressed a button.

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Related Concepts

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1. Sneak peek: A preview or advance look at something before its official release.

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Culture

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In literature, 'peep' is often used to describe a sneaky or furtive look. In art, there is a series of paintings called 'Peeps' by the artist Edward Hopper, which depict people looking out windows or doors. In music, the term 'peep' is used in the song 'Peep' by the band The Black Angels.

How to Memorize "peep"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a small bird peeping out of a hole or imagine yourself taking a quick look through a peephole.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'peep' with the sound a bird makes or the act of taking a quick look.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Peep in and peep out' to remember the definition of the verb.

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