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Definition of peeps

peeps

/piːps/
peeps

Plural:peeps
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Past Simple:peeped
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Past Participle:peeped
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Present Participle:peeping
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• noun

1

People, especially one's close friends, family members, or followers (used in informal or slang contexts).

Example

"I am heading to the beach this weekend with some of my favorite peeps."


2

Plural form of peep: quick, furtive, or partial looks at something, or high-pitched chirping sounds made by a young bird or mouse.

Example

"We heard the faint peeps of the newly hatched chicks coming from the nest."

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• verb

1

To look quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening (third-person singular simple present of peep).

Example

"The curious toddler peeps through the keyhole to see what is inside the room."


2

To make a short, high-pitched chirping or squeaking sound (third-person singular simple present of peep).

Example

"The tiny sparrow peeps loudly whenever its mother returns with food."

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Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Peeps. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/peeps
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