peeps 1 of 2

plural of peep

peeps

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verb

present tense third-person singular of peep
as in chirps
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of peeps
Noun
For the daring peeps, go on an adventure with your crew. Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peeps
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeps
Noun
  • Lots of sheer and transparency in eveningwear, to peeks of skin here and there.
    Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 8 Oct. 2025
  • She was poised, her speech impeccable, enthralling her audience with peeks at her life and her earlier visit to the lab.
    Ron Arias, PEOPLE, 5 Oct. 2025
Verb
  • Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.
    Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • The pair took their Clueless looks to the next level by posing in front of a white Jeep just like the one driven by Cher in the movie — with Kim pouting at the wheel as North pulled a shocked face.
    Charlotte Phillipp, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2025
  • From striking two-piece sweater sets to a sophisticated wool cape and comfy Mary Jane flats, here are five looks to shop to capture French style this season.
    Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • However, Benitez has posted glimpses of what appears to be Sewell on her Instagram since February 2020.
    Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 22 Oct. 2025
  • Dowdle, though, during his time, flashed occasional glimpses of his brilliance from the previous two weeks.
    Mike Kaye October 21, Charlotte Observer, 21 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Aside from the tears and glances, Combs’ family and friends largely compiled with the courtroom rules, withholding verbal reactions to the verdict.
    NBC News, NBC news, 3 Oct. 2025
  • The uniform jacket was custom-made but lacked functional chest pockets to prevent unwanted glances when using a notebook and pen.
    Isadora Wandermurem, Time, 3 Oct. 2025

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“Peeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeps. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.

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