peep

• Substantiv, das entweder einen kurzen, schwachen Laut eines jungen Vogels oder einen kurzen, heimlichen Blick auf etwas bezeichnet.

A noun referring to either the short, weak cry of a young bird or a quick, secret look at something.

1. Bird soundA2formal

   A short, high-pitched sound made by a young bird or a small animal.

   Piepen

   • The chicks let out a soft peep from the nest.
   • I heard a faint peep coming from the bushes.
   • The baby bird's peep was barely audible.

   Synonymecheepchirppipesqueaktweettwitter

2. Secret lookB1informal

   A quick, furtive, or secretive glance at something.

   Verstohlener Blick

   • She took a peep through the keyhole.
   • He had a quick peep at the test answers.
   • I caught a peep of the celebrity as she entered the building.

   Synonymeglanceglimpsepeek

   Antonymegazestare

• Verb, das einen schnellen oder heimlichen Blick beschreibt oder einen kurzen hohen Laut (wie von einem Küken) von sich gibt.

A verb used to describe the act of looking quickly or furtively, or making a short, high-pitched sound (like a young bird).

1. Look furtivelyB1informal

   To look quickly and secretly, often through a narrow opening or from a hidden position.

   Verstohlen blicken

   • She peeped through the curtains to see who was at the door.
   • The child peeped around the corner to surprise his mother.
   • He peeped into the room to check if anyone was there.

   Synonymeglancepeekspysquint

2. Cause to appearB2informal

   To cause something to become visible or to emerge slightly.

   Erscheinen lassen

   • The sun peeped over the horizon at dawn.
   • She peeped her head out of the window to get some fresh air.
   • The first flowers peeped through the melting snow.

   Synonymedisplayexposerevealshowuncover

   Antonymeburyconcealcoverhidesuppress

3. Make high-pitched soundsA2informal

   To produce a short, high-pitched sound, like that of a small bird or a weak electronic signal.

   Piepen

   • The chicks peeped loudly in their nest.
   • The smoke detector peeped to warn of low battery.
   • I heard a faint peeping sound coming from the engine.

   Synonymecheepchirpchirruppipesqueaktweettwitter

4. Speak in a hesitant and high-pitched toneB2informal

   To speak in a weak, high-pitched, and often hesitant voice, usually due to shyness or fear.

   Wimmern

   • The shy student peeped his answer to the teacher.
   • She peeped a quiet apology after the argument.
   • He peeped a few words of protest, but no one listened.

   Synonymecheeppipepulesqueakwhimper

5. Appear as though from hidingB1informal

   To become visible gradually or partially, as if emerging from concealment.

   Hervortreten

   • The moon peeped out from behind the clouds.
   • A small rabbit peeped out of its burrow.
   • Stars began to peep through the darkening sky.

   Synonymeappearemergepeekpop upshowsurface