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| Date: | 1400-1500 |
| Origin: | Perhaps from peek |
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peep1
1 [intransitive] to look at something quickly and secretly, especially through a hole or opening [= peek; ↪ peer]
peep into/through/out etc The door was ajar and Helen peeped in. Henry peeped through the window into the kitchen.
The door was ajar and Helen peeped in.Henry peeped through the window into the kitchen.2 [intransitive always + adverb/preposition] if something peeps from somewhere, you can just see a small amount of it
3 [transitive] informal to look at something because it is interesting or attractive : On our website you can peep our video interview with R&B's newest supergroup.
On our website you can peep our video interview with R&B's newest supergroup.