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noun

Definition of peeps

plural of peep

as in peeks

an instance of looking especially briefly stole a peep at our neighbor's new pool

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verb

present tense third-person singular of peep

as in chirps

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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Noun

Congrats to the peeps that represent! — Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 12 June 2026 The unit is thick enough to be visible under the wearer’s T-shirt, say, and an air vent peeps out of the clothing. — David Phelan, Forbes.com, 24 May 2026 Most of all, No Kings peeps are being criticized for not having a ready answer as to whether protests can translate to midterm Blues. — Pat Beall, Sun Sentinel, 3 Apr. 2026 Of note, for protein peeps, the very same burger is offered as The Naked Burger at Russell’s brunch. — Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 25 Mar. 2026 Decade after decade, the modern Congress has allowed its authority to be eroded, with only tiny and largely ineffective peeps of protest. — Ruth Marcus, New Yorker, 5 Mar. 2026 Vergara and her peeps pose in front of the massive floral wall mural, which replaced the black one (same artist, though — Canada’s Candice Kaye). — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 23 Feb. 2026 For the daring peeps, go on an adventure with your crew. — Lisa Stardust, Refinery29, 19 Sep. 2025

Verb

In one painting, Jerry’s head peeps through a rip in the paper ceiling above his father, who sits in an easy chair below; in another, old Jerry sits at the kitchen table talking to his young mother, easily half his age. — Chris Ware, The New York Review of Books, 12 Aug. 2026

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Noun

After going public in 2021, the two have become one of Hollywood’s sweetest duos, offering plenty of support to one another for their respective projects (see Challengers, for example) and even giving us peeks at their love life behind-the-scenes.

— Christopher Luu, InStyle, 31 July 2026
In the months that followed, the couple shared even more peeks at their relationship.

— Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Definition of peeks

Noun

Parton turned extravagant blonde wigs, elaborate makeup, high heels, and sparkles into one of the most recognizable looks in entertainment.

— William Arruda, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
There has always been something compelling about Paul Baker, something about the interplay between his frat-star good looks and Canadian soft-boy heart.

— Ben Rosenstock, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of looks

Noun

Since welcoming Rocky, Kardashian and Barker have offered occasional glimpses into life with their blended family, sharing moments from holidays, birthdays and family getaways while largely keeping their youngest son's face out of the spotlight.

— Lauryn Overhultz, FOXNews.com, 24 Aug. 2026
In the last two seasons, the winger showed glimpses of his off-ball runs behind the opponent’s defence, an ability to control the ball comfortably with either foot and use his first touch to attack the space.

— Ahmed Walid, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of glimpses

Noun

Classmates began approaching him at school with compliments rather than gawks and glances.

— Eli Cahan, Rolling Stone, 21 Aug. 2026
Like a hiding fox squirrel, Kontras flattened himself against the trunk of the pine, moving only his head enough to peek glances at the grazing whitetail.

— Jeff Murray, Outdoor Life, 20 Aug. 2026

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