Definition of "peep" in English

noun

1. A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.

2. A feeble utterance or complaint.

   • I don't want to hear a peep out of you!

3. The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.

4. (birdwatching, colloquial) A sandpiper or other small wader.

verb

1. To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.

2. To speak briefly with a quiet voice.

verb

1. (intransitive) To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.

   • The man peeped through the small hole.

2. (intransitive, dated) To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

3. (transitive, slang) To take a look at; check out.

   • Did you peep that video I sent you?

4. (transitive, African-American Vernacular, slang) To see, uncover.

noun

1. A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.

2. The first partial appearance of something; a beginning to appear.

   • the peep of day

3. A peepshow.

noun

1. (obsolete) A spot on a die or domino.

noun

1. (British, slang) A person.