peep meaning and definition

PEEP noun

Definition of peep (noun)

1. the short weak cry of a young bird
   • synonyms: cheep
2. a secret look
   • synonyms: peek

PEEP verb

Definition of peep (verb)

1. look furtively
   • "He peeped at the woman through the window"
2. cause to appear
   • "he peeped his head through the window"
3. make high-pitched sounds
   • "the birds were chirping in the bushes"
   • synonyms: cheep, chirp, chirrup
4. speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice
5. appear as though from hiding
   • "the new moon peeped through the tree tops"