peeps 1 of 2

noun

Definition of peepsnext
plural of peep
as in peeks
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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peeps

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of peep
as in chirps
to make a short sharp sound like a small bird the baby peeps and burbles when her mother picks her up

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Recent Examples of peeps
Noun
Congrats to the peeps that represent! — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The unit is thick enough to be visible under the wearer’s T-shirt, say, and an air vent peeps out of the clothing. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Most of all, No Kings peeps are being criticized for not having a ready answer as to whether protests can translate to midterm Blues. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 Of note, for protein peeps, the very same burger is offered as The Naked Burger at Russell’s brunch. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Decade after decade, the modern Congress has allowed its authority to be eroded, with only tiny and largely ineffective peeps of protest. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026 Vergara and her peeps pose in front of the massive floral wall mural, which replaced the black one (same artist, though — Canada’s Candice Kaye). — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 For the daring peeps, go on an adventure with your crew. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025
Verb
In one painting, Jerry’s head peeps through a rip in the paper ceiling above his father, who sits in an easy chair below; in another, old Jerry sits at the kitchen table talking to his young mother, easily half his age. — Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for peeps
  1. peeks
  2. chirps
  3. looks
  4. glimpses
  5. glances
Noun
  • For years, my SiriusXM show has offered only brief video peeks.
    — Todd Spangler, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
  • After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.
    — Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026
Definition of peeks
Verb
  • Yurov laughs hysterically and chirps back at Kreider.
    — Michael Russo, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
Definition of chirps
Noun
  • Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.
    — William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.
    — Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of looks
Noun
  • Between frames there are glimpses of walls, feet, columns, as if your eye is tracking across the table or room.
    — Caitlín Doherty, Artforum, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Old newspaper articles show glimpses of his life – a 1942 article announcing Lahti’s enlistment as a boatswain’s mate, him and his wife participating in a wedding, his mother’s obituary.
    — Taylor Romine, CNN Money, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of glimpses
Noun
  • Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances.
    — Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail.
    — Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of glances

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“Peeps.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peeps. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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