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peep

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Noun

  1. A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.
  2. A feeble utterance or complaint.
  3. The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.
  4. A sandpiper or other small wader.
  5. A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.
  6. The first partial appearance of something; a beginning to appear.
  7. A peepshow.
  8. A spot on a die or domino.
  9. A person.
  10. A World War II jeep attached to an armored regiment.
  11. Acronym of positive end-expiratory pressure.
  12. A soft marshmallow candy, shaped into a baby animal for Easter celebration.

Verb

  1. To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
  2. To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
  3. To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
  4. To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
  5. To take a look at; check out.
  6. To see, uncover.

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