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noun

Definition of peepnext
as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

ˈpēp How to pronounce peep (audio)
as in to chirp
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peep
Noun
Jennifer Lopez relies on the style time and time again, repeatedly reaching for the same pair of nude peep-toe slingbacks from Elie Saab. — Zarah Kavarana, InStyle, 23 June 2026 And the crowd, for the most part, barely made a peep while Simon played (although fans were appropriately appreciative during the song breaks). — Jim Harrington, Mercury News, 4 June 2026
Verb
However, there isn’t necessarily a consistent color for grass between stadiums and broadcasters, meaning pixel-peeping viewers might need to tweak their settings to their own liking for each match . — Jacob Feldman, Sportico.com, 12 June 2026 Elsewhere in the collection, creamy pearls peep out between layers of polished, single-piece cast silver in bangles and earrings; while luminous spheres are paired with onyx cubes in an exploration of geometry and contrasting materiality. — Kate Matthams, Forbes.com, 15 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peep
  1. peek
  2. chirp
  3. glimpse
  4. glance
  5. look
Noun
  • The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt).
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Best Makeup Deals A peek into my cart would first reveal the hydrating bronzing drops that Martha Stewart, 84, and Kendall Jenner, 30, have both used.
    — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Definition of peek
Verb
  • Sometimes crickets chirped in my head.
    — Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Definition of chirp
Noun
  • The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Fans crowded along barricades hoping to see a glimpse of the stars.
    — Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Definition of glimpse
Noun
  • Stunt designed to showcase agility, not AI rebellion Despite alarming many viewers at first glance, the viral video does not show a humanoid robot experiencing a software failure or acting independently.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 5 July 2026
  • Each year when Wimbledon rolls around, tennis fans crane their necks and watch their TV screens with undivided attention for a glance at the Royal Box, anxiously awaiting if Kate Middleton will be in attendance.
    — Rachel Burchfield, InStyle, 5 July 2026
Definition of glance
Noun
  • The Quince pair boasts 1-inch platforms that quite literally elevate every look.
    — Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 7 July 2026
  • Recreating the look is easy at Quince, where smart trousers and shirts are available in similar colors and materials that channel the same laid-back aesthetic.
    — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 7 July 2026
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