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- [peep]
- /pip/
- /piːp/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [peep]
- /pip/
Definitions of peeping word
- verb without object peeping to utter the short, shrill little cry of a young bird, a mouse, etc.; cheep; squeak. 1
- verb without object peeping to speak in a thin, weak voice. 1
- verb with object peeping to show or protrude slightly. 1
- noun peeping a short, shrill little cry or sound, as of a young bird; cheep; squeak. 1
- noun peeping any of various small sandpipers. 1
- noun peeping a slight sound or remark, especially in complaint: I don't want to hear a peep out of any of you! 1
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Origin of peeping
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
1425-75; late Middle English pepe; assimilated variant of peek
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Parts of speech for Peeping
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
peeping popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 92% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
peeping usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for peeping
adj peeping
- inquisitorial — of or relating to an inquisitor or inquisition.
- investigative — to examine, study, or inquire into systematically; search or examine into the particulars of; examine in detail.
- curious — eager to learn; inquisitive
adjective peeping
- disquisitive — Relating to disquisition; fond of discussion or investigation; inquisitive.
Top questions with peeping
- what is a peeping tom?
- what is peeping tom?
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