peep

UK /piːp/ US /pip/
noun 13verb 6

Collocations

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1

(noun.)

ADJ

little, quick

VERB + PEEP

have, take | get

PREP

~ at

The child couldn't resist taking a quick peep at the birthday presents hidden in the closet.

~ behind

I took a quick peep behind the door to see if anyone was waiting for me.

~ into

The children stood on their toes to peep into the bakery window and see the fresh cakes.

~ through

She couldn't resist taking a peep through the curtains to see who had arrived.

2

(verb.)

ADV

cautiously

out

The rabbit peeped out nervously from its burrow when it heard a noise.

PREP

at

The child couldn't resist peeking at the wrapped presents under the Christmas tree.

through

She peeped through the curtains to see if her friends had arrived outside.

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