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peep 1
(pēp)intr.v. peeped, peep·ing, peeps
1. To utter short, soft, high-pitched sounds, like those of a baby bird; cheep.
2. To speak in a hesitant, thin, high-pitched voice.
n.
1. A short, soft, high-pitched sound or utterance, like that of a baby bird.
2. A slight sound or utterance: I don't want to hear a peep out of you.
3. Any of various small North American sandpipers.
[Middle English *pepen, probably alteration of pipen, from Old English pīpian, to pipe, from pīpe, tube, musical instrument, and from Latin pīpāre, to peep; see pipe.]
peep 2
(pēp)v. peeped, peep·ing, peeps
v.intr.
1. To peek furtively; steal a quick glance.
2. To peer through a small aperture or from behind something.
3. To appear as though emerging from a hiding place: the moon peeping through the clouds.
v.tr.
To cause to emerge or become partly visible: He peeped his head through the door.
n.
1. A quick or furtive look or glance.
2. A first glimpse or appearance: the peep of dawn.
[Middle English pepen, perhaps alteration of piken, to peek; see peek.]
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peep
(piːp)vb (intr)
1. to look furtively or secretly, as through a small aperture or from a hidden place
2. to appear partially or briefly: the sun peeped through the clouds.
n
3. a quick or furtive look
4. the first appearance: the peep of dawn.
[C15: variant of peek]
peep
(piːp)vb (intr)
1. (esp of young birds) to utter shrill small noises
2. to speak in a thin shrill voice
n
3. a peeping sound
4. (Animals) US any of various small sandpipers of the genus Calidris (or Erolia) and related genera, such as the pectoral sandpiper
[C15: of imitative origin]
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peep1
(pip)v.i.
1. to look through a small opening or from a concealed location.
2. to look slyly, pryingly, or furtively.
3. to look curiously or playfully.
4. to come partially into view; begin to appear.
v.t. 5. to show or protrude slightly.
n. 6. a quick or furtive look.
7. the first appearance, as of dawn.
8. an aperture for looking through.
[1425–75; late Middle English pepe; perhaps expressive alter. of peek]
peep2
(pip)n.
1. a short, shrill little cry or sound, as of a young bird.
2. any of various small sandpipers, esp. of the genus Calidris.
3. a slight sound or remark, as of complaint: I don't want to hear a peep out of you!
v.i. 4. to utter a short, shrill little cry.
5. to speak in a weak voice.
[1400–50; late Middle English pepen, pipen; compare Dutch, German piepen, Old French piper, Latin pipāre, Greek pippízein, Czech pípat, Lithuanian pỹpti]
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Peep
of chicken; a brood of chicken—Bk. of St. Albans, 1486.Dictionary of Collective Nouns and Group Terms. Copyright 2008 The Gale Group, Inc. All rights reserved.
peep
Past participle: peeped
Gerund: peeping
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| Noun | 1. |  peep - the short weak cry of a young bird cry - the characteristic utterance of an animal; "animal cries filled the night" |
| 2. |  peep - a secret look looking, looking at, look - the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually; "he went out to have a look"; "his look was fixed on her eyes"; "he gave it a good looking at"; "his camera does his looking for him" | |
| Verb | 1. | peep - look furtively; "He peeped at the woman through the window" look - perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards; "She looked over the expanse of land"; "Look at your child!"; "Look--a deer in the backyard!" |
| 2. | peep - cause to appear; "he peeped his head through the window" show - make visible or noticeable; "She showed her talent for cooking"; "Show me your etchings, please" | |
| 3. |  peep - make high-pitched sounds; "the birds were chirping in the bushes" | |
| 4. | peep - speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice | |
| 5. | peep - appear as though from hiding; "the new moon peeped through the tree tops" appear - come into sight or view; "He suddenly appeared at the wedding"; "A new star appeared on the horizon" |
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peep
1verb
1. peek, look, peer, spy, eyeball (slang), sneak a look, steal a look, keek (Scot.), look surreptitiously, look from hiding Now and then she peeped to see if he was watching her.
2. appear briefly, emerge, pop up, spring up, issue from, peer out, peek from, show partially Purple and yellow flowers peeped between the rocks.
noun
peep
2verb sound, word, noise, utterance, cheep (informal) I don't want to hear another peep out of you tonight.
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peep
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Translations
صَوت بوق السَيّارَه، زامورنَظْرَة مُخْتَلَسَهيزمُرُ، يُبَوِّقُيَنْظُرُ خِلاليَنْظُرُ خِلْسَةً
juknoutkradmý pohlednakouknoutnakouknutípípání
blikkaste et hurtigt blik påkiggeskævetude
csipogkukucskál
flaut, ÿl, pípgægjast, kíkjakíkja áòaî aî kíkja sem snöggvast áÿla, flauta, pípa
čiepstētīss skats, acu uzmetienspaskatītiespīkstētpīkstiens, pīkšķis
kradmý pohľadnakuknúť
kukatioprezatipogledpokukati
çalma sesiçalmakcırlamak-den bakmakgizlice bakmak
peep
1 [piːp]A. N → ojeada f, miradita f
to get a peep at sth → lograr ver algo brevemente
to take or have a peep (at sth) → echar una ojeada or miradita (a algo)
to get a peep at sth → lograr ver algo brevemente
to take or have a peep (at sth) → echar una ojeada or miradita (a algo)
B. VI
1. (= look) → mirar rápidamente; (furtively) → mirar furtivamente or a hurtadillas
to peep at → echar una ojeada or miradita a
I lifted the lid and peeped inside → levanté la tapa y eché una miradita
he peeped through the curtains → se asomó a ver por detrás de las cortinas
to peep through the window → asomarse a la ventana para mirar
to peep at → echar una ojeada or miradita a
I lifted the lid and peeped inside → levanté la tapa y eché una miradita
he peeped through the curtains → se asomó a ver por detrás de las cortinas
to peep through the window → asomarse a la ventana para mirar
peep
2 [piːp]A. N
B. VI → piar
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peep
[ˈpiːp] n
(British) (= look) → coup d'œil m
to have a peep → jeter un coup d'œil
to have a peep at sb/sth → jeter un coup d'œil à qn/qch
to take a peep → jeter un coup d'œil
to take a peep at sb/sth (quickly) → jeter un coup d'œil à qn/qch
I'll just take a peep at the children → Je vais juste jeter un coup d'œil aux enfants.; (trying not to be noticed) → jeter un coup d'œil furtif à qn/qch
Bored, Chris took a peep at his watch → Chris, qui s'ennuyait, jeta un coup d'œil furtif à sa montre.
to have a peep → jeter un coup d'œil
to have a peep at sb/sth → jeter un coup d'œil à qn/qch
to take a peep → jeter un coup d'œil
to take a peep at sb/sth (quickly) → jeter un coup d'œil à qn/qch
I'll just take a peep at the children → Je vais juste jeter un coup d'œil aux enfants.; (trying not to be noticed) → jeter un coup d'œil furtif à qn/qch
Bored, Chris took a peep at his watch → Chris, qui s'ennuyait, jeta un coup d'œil furtif à sa montre.
[whistle] → son m aigu
(= slight sound)
I didn't hear a peep from him → Il n'a pas fait le moindre bruit.
I didn't hear a peep from him → Il n'a pas fait le moindre bruit.
Collins English/French Electronic Resource. © HarperCollins Publishers 2005
peep
:peepshow
n → Peepshow f
peep
1n (= sound) (of bird etc) → Piep m; (of horn, whistle, inf, of person) → Ton m; to give a peep (bird) → einen Piep von sich geben; (horn, whistle) → einen Ton von sich geben; not to give a peep → keinen Pieps von sich geben (inf); we haven’t heard a peep out of him → wir haben keinen Pieps von ihm gehört (inf); one peep out of you and … (inf) → noch einen Mucks (inf) → or Pieps (inf) → und …; peep! peep! (of horn) → tut! tut!; (of whistle) → tüt! tüt!
vi (bird etc) → piepen; (horn, car) → tuten; (whistle) → pfeifen; (person: on horn) → tuten; (on whistle) → pfeifen
vt I peeped my horn at him, I peeped him (inf) → ich habe ihn angehupt (inf)
peep
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peep
1 [piːp]1. n (of bird) → squittio; (of chick) → pigolio; (of whistle) → trillo
we haven't heard a peep out of them (fam) → non hanno aperto bocca
we haven't heard a peep out of them (fam) → non hanno aperto bocca
peep
2 [piːp]1. n (Brit) (look) → sbirciata, sguardo furtivo
to take or have a peep (at sth) → dare una sbirciata (a qc)
to take or have a peep (at sth) → dare una sbirciata (a qc)
2. vi to peep at sth → sbirciare qc
Collins Italian Dictionary 1st Edition © HarperCollins Publishers 1995
peep1
(piːp) verb1. to look through a narrow opening or from behind something. She peeped through the window.
2. to look quickly and in secret. He peeped at the answers at the back of the book.
noun a quick look (usually in secret). She took a peep at the visitor.
ˈpeep-hole noun a hole (in a door etc) through which one can look.
peep2
(piːp) verb to make a high pitched sound. The car horns were peeping.
noun such a sound. the peep of a car horn.
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