peeped
/piːpt/
Meanings
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Verb
To look or listen secretly.
- "He peeped through the keyhole to see what was inside."
- "She peeped at her reflection in the mirror."
- "The baby peeped at the colorful balloon."
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Verb
To make a short, high-pitched sound.
- "The kettle began to peep when the water boiled."
- "The alarm clock peeped every hour."
- "The bird let out a series of peeps."
Rhymes
Words rhyming with peepedcreep , deep , keep , leap , reap , seep , sweep , weep
Variants
List of all variants of peeped that leads to same resultpeep , peeped , peeping , peeps
Forms
Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).peeps, peeping
Etymology
origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.The Old English word 'pipian' means 'to chirp' or 'make a peeping sound'. The verb 'peep' is derived from this word.
Trivia
Any details, considerations, events or pieces of information regarding the word-
The word 'peep' is often used in the context of spying or sneaking a look at something.
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The sound of a kettle peeping when the water boils is a common sound in many households.
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The word 'peep' is also used to describe the sound made by some birds, particularly when they are alert or disturbed.
Related Concepts
informations on related concepts or terms closely associated with the word. Discuss semantic fields or domains that the word belongs to-
Spying: The act of secretly observing or gathering information about someone or something.
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Surveillance: The act of monitoring a person, place, or thing over a period of time.
Culture
Any cultural, historical, or symbolic significance of the word. Explore how the word has been used in literature, art, music, or other forms of expression.In literature, the word 'peep' has been used to describe spying or sneaking a look at something. In art, it has been used as a title for paintings depicting secretive or hidden scenes.
How to Memorize "peeped"
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visualize
- Imagine yourself peering through a small hole to see something hidden.
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associate
- Associate the word 'peep' with the sound of a bird chirping or the sound of a kettle boiling.
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mnemonics
- Use the mnemonic 'Peep is a secretive sound' to help remember the meaning of the word.
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