peeper
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Definition
'Peeper' can mean someone who secretly watches others, usually in a creepy or inappropriate way. In U.S. English, it can also refer to a small frog, especially in North America.
Usage & Nuances
As 'someone who spies', 'peeper' is informal and suggests inappropriate behavior (like a 'peeping Tom'). The frog meaning is primarily U.S. slang; 'spring peeper' is a common term for a small frog with a loud call. Rarely, it can mean 'eye' or 'someone who looks' in playful contexts.
Example Sentences
The police caught the peeper outside the window.
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A peeper is a kind of small frog found in North America.
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He was called a peeper because he kept looking through people's fences.
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Don't be a peeper—respect others' privacy.
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At night, you can hear the peepers singing in the swamp.
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Back in college, we used to joke about the dorm peeper who never got caught.
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