peep
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.
- A feeble utterance or complaint.
- The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.
- A sandpiper or other small wader.
- A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.
- The first partial appearance of something; a beginning to appear.
- A peepshow.
- A spot on a die or domino.
- A person.
- A World War II jeep attached to an armored regiment.
- Acronym of positive end-expiratory pressure.
- A soft marshmallow candy, shaped into a baby animal for Easter celebration.
Verb
- To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
- To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
- To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
- To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
- To take a look at; check out.
- To see, uncover.
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