Definitions

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun The action of the verb to peep.
  • verb Present participle of peep.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word peeping.

Examples

  • While we meandered through the rocks, cactus and an occasional lavender or red flower peeping from the dry soil, we came upon a bunch of stones laid out in a circle, which was divided by more stones into what seemed to be a pie-shaped design on the ground.

    Sacred places around us: Is Talpa a "power place"? 2009

  • While we meandered through the rocks, cactus and an occasional lavender or red flower peeping from the dry soil, we came upon a bunch of stones laid out in a circle, which was divided by more stones into what seemed to be a pie-shaped design on the ground.

    Sacred places around us: Is Talpa a "power place"? 2009

  • Up to the very top they went, and their faces, peeping from the foliage as if growing in it, looked very pretty.

    The Breakfast of the Birds, and Other Stories 1947

  • There was always some excitement in peeping into this little room to see if any one was already there; if that were the case the children knew they should have to be "tried on" in the outer shop.

    Little Miss Peggy: Only a Nursery Story 1887

  • But Miss Lucy laughed, and told us other family anecdotes, and the ghost story somewhat passed from our minds, especially as a little later we heard wheels, and, peeping from the landing window, beheld a post-chaise drive up.

    Mrs. Overtheway's Remembrances 1869

  • Lexington Police have arrested a man they call a peeping tom.

    WLEX - LEX 18 News 2009

  • While he thus examined everything in turn, he spied the tips of the antlers of the Stag peeping out of the straw.

    Fables Aesop 1880

  • While he thus examined everything, he spied the antlers of the Stag peeping out of the straw.

    Aesop's Fables A New Revised Version From Original Sources 620 BC-563 BC Aesop 1865

  • ~148~~ Oseny abbey down to the university of bucks of 1824 -- very entertaining, sir, take notice -- many a glorious name peeping out here and there -- very happy to enrol the first of the Blackmantles in my remembrancer, and hope to add M.A. and M.S. S. which signifies honour to you, as master of arts, and glory to your humble servant, Mark S.pple

    The English Spy An Original Work Characteristic, Satirical, And Humorous. Comprising Scenes And Sketches In Every Rank Of Society, Being Portraits Drawn From The Life Robert Cruikshank 1828

  • She recalls peeping in the big ornate doors, inhaling homey smells from the bakery across the street, daydreaming about the time she'd walk to class on those shiny floors.

    pjstar.com Home RSS 2009

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.