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Present participle for to look quickly or furtively at something
“Despite his obvious contempt for anything celestial, I continued to peep discreetly into the astrology columns of newspapers and magazines.”
Present participle for to appear gradually or partially into view
“Rays of golden sunlight peep out from around the edges of curtained windows.”
Present participle for to make a brief, high-pitched sound
“As Diana saves him, Superman's communicator-turned cellular phone begins to peep by the grace of God.”
Present participle for to sound a horn, siren, or steam whistle
Present participle for to investigate or snoop around in someone else's business
Present participle for to investigate or meddle in a matter, especially the private affairs of others
Present participle for to make a high-pitched, short, and somewhat sharp sound
Present participle for to make a long, high-pitched cry or noise
A warbling or twittering sound or utterance
The act of deriving pleasure from secretly watching others voyeristically
Tending to, or in the act of, looking or peering at someone or something
Interfering or meddling in the affairs of others
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