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Peeped: meaning, definitions and examples

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peeped

 

[ piหpt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

past tense

Peeped is the past tense form of the verb 'peep', which generally means to look quickly or secretly at something. It is often used to describe a brief or surreptitious glance, typically when someone is trying to avoid being seen. The action of peeping can convey a sense of curiosity or sneakiness, often associated with children or playful behavior. The term can also imply a level of stealth or discretion in the act of observing.

Synonyms

glanced, peeked, sneaked, spied

Examples of usage

  • She peeped through the window to see what the commotion was about.
  • He peeped around the corner to check if anyone was watching.
  • The child peeped at the birthday gifts hidden in the closet.

Translations

Translations of the word "peeped" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเคเค•เคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gesehen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengintip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฐะทะธั€ะฝัƒะฒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zajrzaล‚

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ—ใ„ใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regardรฉ furtivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mirรณ furtivamente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gรถz attฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์‚ด์ง ๋“ค์—ฌ๋‹ค๋ดค๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ู„ ุงู„ู†ุธุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nahlรฉdl

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nazrel

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ชฅ่ง†

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pogledal

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญkti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัˆะฐะปะฟั‹ะฟ า›ะฐั€ะฐะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถz atdฤฑ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mirรณ furtivamente

Etymology

The word 'peep' can be traced back to the Middle English term 'pipe' or 'pipe', which referred to the sound made by a small bird as well as a similar type of glance. Its usage evolved over time to encompass the action of looking in a furtive or quick manner. The verb's origin may also be linked to the Old English word 'pipa', meaning 'to sound' or 'to squeak', reflecting the concept of a quick or soft sound made when observing something discreetly. In the early 20th century, 'peep' gained a more informal connotation, often related to children or playful scenarios, solidifying its place in colloquial speech. Over the years, the term has maintained its playful nature, often used in contexts involving curiosity and discovery.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,781, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.