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peeps

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noun

A quiet sound, particularly one from a baby bird.

Examples :

"From the nest high in the tree, soft peeps could be heard, indicating the baby birds were hungry. "

sound animal bird

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A feeble utterance or complaint.

Examples :

"My little brother made a few peeps about not getting dessert after dinner. "

sound language communication

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The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.

Examples :

"The train's peeps were a familiar sound that signaled the start of the morning commute. "

sound machine technical

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A kind of bird; a sandpiper.

Examples :

"While walking on the beach, we saw many peeps scurrying along the sand, searching for food. "

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verb

To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.

Examples :

"The baby chick peeps loudly from its nest, wanting its mother. "

animal sound bird

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To speak briefly with a quiet voice.

Examples :

"During the exam, Maria nervously peeps to her neighbor, "What's the answer to number three?" "

sound language communication

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A quick look or glimpse, especially a furtive one.

Examples :

"She took a quick peeps through the classroom window to see if her friend was inside. "

action appearance sensation

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The first partial appearance of something; a beginning to appear.

Examples :

"the peep of day"

appearance stage

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To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.

Examples :

"The man peeped through the small hole."

action appearance

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To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.

Examples :

"Example Sentence: "After the heavy rain, the sun finally peeps through the clouds." "

appearance action nature

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A spot on a die or domino.

Examples :

"The domino had six peeps on one side and only one on the other. "

number game item

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noun

Examples :

""There were a lot of young peeps at the park today." "

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Used as plural of person; a body of human beings considered generally or collectively; a group of two or more persons.

Examples :

"There were so many people at the restaurant last night."

person group human

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Persons forming or belonging to a particular group, such as a nation, class, ethnic group, country, family, etc.

Examples :

""All my peeps from the soccer team are coming to my birthday party." "

person group family nation culture society

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A group of persons regarded as being employees, followers, companions or subjects of a ruler.

Examples :

"The new school principal quickly gained the loyalty of her peeps. "

person group society job

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One's colleagues or employees.

Examples :

""The manager gathered her peeps for a quick team meeting before starting the project." "

group business organization work job person

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A person's ancestors, relatives or family.

Examples :

"My people lived through the Black Plague and the Thirty Years War."

family person human

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The mass of a community as distinguished from a special class (elite); the commonalty; the populace; the vulgar; the common crowd; the citizens.

Examples :

"The politician made a speech promising to listen to the needs of the peeps, not just the wealthy donors. "

society group mass culture