B2nouninformallanguage
US/piːp/
UK/piːp/
a quick look, especially a secret one through a small opening; also a very small, quiet sound
In context
She took a quick peep through the curtains to see who had arrived.
The children were so quiet that I didn't hear a peep from their room.
Can I have a peep at the photos before you post them?
Words that go with peep
verb + noun
- take a peepHe took a peep inside the box.
- have a peepLet me have a peep at your notes.
- sneak a peepShe sneaked a peep at the answers when the teacher turned away.
adjective + noun
- not a peepThere was not a peep from the neighbors all night.
noun + preposition
- peep atA quick peep at the menu told him the place was too expensive.
- peep throughA peep through the keyhole showed an empty room.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
He made a peep at the letter.Correct: He took a peep at the letter.