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Definition of peepnext
as in peek
an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

as in to chirp
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 peep
Noun
The shoes follow a bold silhouette featuring a sky-high stiletto heel and minimalist upper with an hourglass toe strap that widens toward the side of the foot, creating a peep-toe-like design. Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 18 June 2026 Congrats to the peeps that represent! Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026
Verb
Before heading out, peep the vintage Pizza Hut lamp in the bathroom. Becky Duffett, Bon Appetit Magazine, 8 June 2026 This creator wears her medium-wash denim pair with a simple white tube top and ever-so-slightly freaky sandals—peep the cutout toe detail. Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peep
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Noun
  • The manicure lets the natural tones of your nail peek through, and has been spotted on the likes of Zoë Kravitz (painted by celebrity manicurist Jin Soon Choi) and Kylie Jenner (created by nail artist Zola Ganzorigt).
    Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 2 July 2026
  • Best Makeup Deals A peek into my cart would first reveal the hydrating bronzing drops that Martha Stewart, 84, and Kendall Jenner, 30, have both used.
    Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 2 July 2026
Verb
  • Sometimes crickets chirped in my head.
    Will Mackin, New Yorker, 28 June 2026
  • As Photay, Shornstein—a master synthesist and producer—flits between atmospheric house, dubby breakbeat workouts, and chirping electro funk, building his songs’ arrangements into strange, angular shapes.
    Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 16 June 2026
Noun
  • The playful exchange is the latest glimpse into the couple's famously candid relationship.
    Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 5 July 2026
  • Fans crowded along barricades hoping to see a glimpse of the stars.
    Bryan West, USA Today, 4 July 2026
Noun
  • At first glance, these camps feel like remnants of an earlier generation.
    Rob Picheta, CNN Money, 27 June 2026
  • The dashboard also breaks down all your connected accounts, giving you a clear snapshot of where your finances stand at a glance.
    Amy DeYoung, USA Today, 27 June 2026
Noun
  • To mimic Streep's look, pair the jeans with a striped button-up top.
    Mia McManus, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026
  • For a coordinated look, there’s also a matching short-sleeve or long-sleeve shirt—each available for under $50.
    Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 30 June 2026

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“Peep.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/peep. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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