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VERB:
peeped, peepˇing, peeps
VERB:
intr.
  1. To peek furtively; steal a quick glance.
  2. To peer through a small aperture or from behind something.
  3. To appear as though emerging from a hiding place: the moon peeping through the clouds.
VERB:
tr.
To cause to emerge or become partly visible: He peeped his head through the door.
NOUN:
  1. A quick or furtive look or glance.
  2. A first glimpse or appearance: the peep of dawn.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English pepen, perhaps alteration of piken, to peek ; see peek


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