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to peep
01
to look quickly and secretly
Intransitive: to peep somewhere
Examples
She peeps at her phone to read messages discreetly.
02
to emerge into view momentarily or partially
Intransitive
Examples
As the sun rose, the tops of the mountains began to peep above the horizon.
03
to make a short, high-pitched sound, like a small bird or a young child
Intransitive
Examples
The chicks peeped softly in their nest.
04
to speak in a hesitant or secretive manner
Intransitive: to peep to sb
Examples
She peeped to her friend across the library, not wanting to disturb others.
05
to cause something to emerge into view momentarily or partially
Transitive: to peep sth somewhere
Examples
The curious child peeped the tip of her finger through the crack in the door to see what was happening.
