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peep

verb
/piːp/

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound
to look quickly or secretly, especially through a narrow opening

Example Sentences

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

Example Expressions

peep show

Synonyms

peek, glance, spy, chirp, look, glimpse
Entry 1
peek, glance, spy, chirp
Entry 2
glance, peek, spy, look, glimpse

Antonyms

stare, gaze, ignore, overlook
Entry 1
stare, gaze, ignore, overlook
Entry 2
ignore, overlook

Collocations

peep through, peep out, take a peep, peep at, peep show
Entry 1
peep through, peep out, take a peep, peep at
Entry 2
peep through, peep at, peep out, peep show

Related Vocabularies

To maintain or support oneself, especially at a minimal level.
to repeat or copy the words of someone
To deliberately leave out or prevent someone or something from being included.
To take apart something into its separate pieces.
To have a plan or purpose in mind; to aim to do something.
to become thick or solid, especially from cooling

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