Definition of peep

peepverb

Peep

/piːp//piːp/

The word "peep" has a fascinating history. It comes from Old English "pipian," which means "to peek" or "to peep." This verb may have been imitative of the sound of a bird's song, like a robin's "pip" or a kitten's "peep." By the 14th century, the verb "peep" had developed a sense of looking or glancing quickly, often secretly or curiously. In the 16th century, a "peep" also referred to a glance or a brief look, as in "a peep through the curtain." The phrase "to take a peep" or "to have a peep" means to take a quick look or glimpse. Today, you might "peep" at someone or something to get a quick glimpse, like checking your phone or sneaking a glance at something. Who knew something so casual had such a rich history?

Summary
type danh từ
meaningtiếng kêu chít chít, tiếng kêu chim chiếp (chuột, chim...)
type nội động từ
meaningkêu chít chít, kêu chim chiếp (chuột, chim...)
namespace

to look quickly and secretly at something, especially through a small opening

nhìn nhanh và bí mật vào một cái gì đó, đặc biệt là thông qua một lỗ nhỏ

Example:
  • We caught her peeping through the keyhole.

    Chúng tôi bắt gặp cô ấy đang nhìn trộm qua lỗ khóa.

  • Could I just peep inside?

    Tôi có thể nhìn trộm vào bên trong được không?

  • He was peeping at her through his fingers.

    Anh đang nhìn trộm cô qua kẽ ngón tay.

Extra examples:
  • He peeped out cautiously from behind the door.

    Anh thận trọng nhìn ra từ phía sau cánh cửa.

  • She was tempted to peep at the letter.

    Cô muốn nhìn trộm lá thư.

  • The child peeped through a crack in the door.

    Đứa trẻ nhìn trộm qua khe cửa.

to be just able to be seen

để có thể được nhìn thấy

Example:
  • The tower peeped above the trees.

    Tòa tháp lấp ló phía trên những tán cây.

  • The sun peeped out from behind the clouds.

    Mặt trời ló dạng từ phía sau những đám mây.

to make a short high sound; to make something make this sound

tạo ra âm thanh cao ngắn; làm cái gì đó phát ra âm thanh này