Peeping: meaning, definitions and examples
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peeping
[ ˈpiːpɪŋ ]
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
Examples of usage
- She caught him peeping through her window last night.
- The neighbor was peeping over the fence to see what was happening.
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
Word origin
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.