peeping

[US]/pi:p/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. secretly looking at something, especially while trying to remain hidden
v. make a series of quick small sounds, especially to express disapproval or annoyance; look at something secretly

Phrases & Collocations

peeping tom

Example Sentences

the moon peeping through the clouds.

his door was ajar and she couldn't resist peeping in.

It was full of girls, girls who floated in butterfly bright dresses, hooped out enormously, lace pantalets peeping from beneath;

He was caught peeping through the window.

She saw someone peeping around the corner.

The cat was peeping out from under the bed.

Stop peeping at my phone screen!

The children were peeping through the fence.

He enjoys peeping at the stars through his telescope.

The detective was peeping through the keyhole.

She caught him peeping at her diary.

The curious squirrel was peeping into the birdhouse.

I could see someone peeping from behind the curtains.

Real-world Examples

You could tell him since you already peeped.

Source: Modern Family - Season 07

As a witty flourish, we see a sailor peeping out.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

The pickpocket was peeping into his pocket.

Source: Pronunciation: Basic Course in American English Pronunciation

Nine famous astronomers who started out as peeping Toms.

Source: Conan Talk Show

Soon there is a peeping sound heard, and lo!

Source: American Elementary School Original Language Course (Volume 5)

That's weird. I haven't heard a peep about that.

Source: Vocabulary version

'Put the papers on the sundial, ' I read, peeping over his shoulder.

Source: The Five Orange Pips of Sherlock Holmes

Agency's not saying a peep, but we think they went pro.

Source: TV series Person of Interest Season 2

Hear them " Peep! peep! peep! " at the welcome voice of their mother's love!

Source: American Elementary School Original Language Course (Volume 5)

The birds we're gonna meet, they're not like anything you've ever peeped.

Source: Science 60 Seconds - Scientific American July 2023 Collection

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