Meaning of 'peep'

noun

a secret look

Synonyms: peek

noun

the short weak cry of a young bird

Synonyms: cheep

verb

appear as though from hiding

Example: "the new moon peeped through the tree tops"

verb

speak in a hesitant and high-pitched tone of voice

verb

make high-pitched sounds

Synonyms: chirp chirrup cheep

verb

cause to appear

Example: "I peeped my head through the window and saw an elephant bathing itself with its eleven foot long trunk."

Synonyms: bring on

verb

look furtively

Example: "The children peeped at their gifts in advance of the holiday."