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peep

Pronunciation: (pēp), [key]
—v.i.
1. to look through a small opening or from a concealed location.
2. to look slyly, pryingly, or furtively.
3. to look curiously or playfully.
4. to come partially into view; begin to appear: the first crocuses peeping through the snow-covered ground.

—v.t.
to show or protrude slightly.

—n.
1. a quick or furtive look or glance.
2. the first appearance, as of dawn.
3. an aperture for looking through.

peep

Pronunciation: (pēp), [key]
—n.
1. a short, shrill little cry or sound, as of a young bird; cheep; squeak.
2. any of various small sandpipers.
3. a slight sound or remark, esp. in complaint: I don't want to hear a peep out of any of you!

—v.i.
1. to utter the short, shrill little cry of a young bird, a mouse, etc.; cheep; squeak.
2. to speak in a thin, weak voice.