Peeped Meaning in English
word · lemma: peep
ˈpipt
PEEPT
pˈiːpt
PEEPT
Definition
To look quickly or secretly at something, usually through a small opening or from behind something.
Usage & Nuances
More common in stories and informal speech. Often used for children or when someone tries not to be seen. Collocates with 'peeped through', 'peeped out', 'peeped at'. Do not confuse with 'peeked' (similar but slightly more playful); 'peep' is often quieter or more secretive.
Spanish: miró rápidamente - echó un vistazoPortuguese (BR): espiou - olhou rapidamentePortuguese (PT): espreitou - olhou rapidamenteChinese (Simplified): 偷看了 - 悄悄看了Chinese (Traditional): 偷看了 - 悄悄看了Hindi: झाँकाArabic: نظر بسرعة - ألقى نظرة خاطفةBengali: ঝাঁকিয়ে দেখা - চুপচাপ দেখাRussian: подглянул - заглянулJapanese: そっと覗いたVietnamese: nhìn lén - liếc nhìnKorean: 살짝 엿보다Turkish: gizlice baktı - usulca baktıUrdu: چپکے سے دیکھا - جھانکاIndonesian: mengintip - melirik
Example Sentences
She peeped through the window to see who was outside.
basic
The cat peeped out from behind the curtain.
basic
The baby peeped at her toys.
basic
I peeped into the classroom to check if the teacher had arrived.
natural
He peeped over my shoulder to read my text messages.
natural
We peeped inside the box and found a kitten sleeping.
natural