HyperDic: peep

English > 7 senses of the word peep:
VERBperceptionpeeplook furtively
perceptionpeepcause to appear
communicationpeep, cheep, chirp, chirrupmake high-pitched sounds
communicationpeepspeak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice
changepeepappear as though from hiding
NOUNeventpeep, cheepthe short weak cry of a young bird
actpeep, peeka secret look
peep > pronunciation
Soundspiy'p
Rhymesasleep ... weep: 22 rhymes with iyp...
English > peep: 7 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningThe short weak cry of a young bird.
Synonymcheep
BroadercryThe characteristic utterance of an animal
Spanishgorjeo, piada, pío
Verbspeepmake high-pitched sounds
English > peep: 7 senses > noun 2, act
MeaningA secret look.
Synonympeek
Broaderlook, looking, looking atThe act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
Spanishmiradita, ojeada
Verbspeeplook furtively
English > peep: 7 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaninglook furtively.
PatternSomebody ----s PP
Example"He peeped at the woman through the window"
Broaderlookperceive with attention
Spanishojear
Catalanfer una ullada, mirar d'amagat, mirar furtivament
Nounspeepa secret look
peepera viewer who enjoys / enjoys / enjoys seeing the sex acts or sex organs of others
English > peep: 7 senses > verb 2, perception
MeaningCause to appear.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Example"he peeped his head through the window"
Broadershowmake visible or noticeable
English > peep: 7 senses > verb 3, communication
Meaningmake high-pitched sounds.
PatternSomething ----s
Synonymscheep, chirp, chirrup
Narrowerchitter, twittermake high-pitched sounds, as of birds
Broaderutter, emit, let out, let looseExpress audibly
Spanishgorjear, grillar, piar, trinar
Catalanpiuar, piular, piulejar, refilar
Nounspeepthe short weak cry of a young bird
peeperan animal that makes short high-pitched sounds
English > peep: 7 senses > verb 4, communication
Meaningspeak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice.
PatternSomebody ----s
Broadertalk, speak, utter, mouth, verbalize, verbaliseExpress in speech
English > peep: 7 senses > verb 5, change
MeaningAppear as though from hiding.
PatternSomething is ----ing PP
Example"the new moon peeped through the tree tops"
BroaderappearCome into sight or view

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