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Peeping: meaning, definitions and examples

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peeping

 

[ ˈpiːpɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

sneaky behavior

To look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location. It often implies spying or prying into someone else's private affairs.

Synonyms

peek, pry, sneak, spy

Examples of usage

  • She caught him peeping through her window last night.
  • The neighbor was peeping over the fence to see what was happening.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

A quick or furtive look, especially one taken through a small opening or from a hidden location.

Synonyms

glance, glimpse, peek, sneak

Examples of usage

  • She gave a quick peeping into the room to see if anyone was there.
  • The kids took turns peeping through the keyhole.

Translations

Translations of the word "peeping" in other languages:

🇵🇹 espiar

🇮🇳 झाँकना

🇩🇪 spähen

🇮🇩 mengintip

🇺🇦 підглядати

🇵🇱 podglądanie

🇯🇵 覗き見 (のぞきみ)

🇫🇷 épier

🇪🇸 espiar

🇹🇷 gözetlemek

🇰🇷 엿보기 (yeotbogi)

🇸🇦 تجسس

🇨🇿 špehování

🇸🇰 špehovanie

🇨🇳 偷窥 (tōukuī)

🇸🇮 vohunjenje

🇮🇸 njósna

🇰🇿 тыңшылық ету

🇬🇪 თვალთვალი

🇦🇿 gizlincə baxmaq

🇲🇽 espiar

Etymology

The word 'peeping' originated from Middle English 'pepen', which means 'to look'. It has evolved over time to specifically refer to the act of looking quickly and furtively, often in a secretive or sneaky manner. The usage of 'peeping' has gained popularity in informal contexts to describe behaviors associated with spying or prying. The word carries connotations of curiosity, sneakiness, and sometimes invasion of privacy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,352, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.