Synonyms for

Peep

Verb / pi:p / Another word for peep — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to make a short, high-pitched sound like a baby bird

Synonyms & similar words

peek chirrup chirp cheep chirp cheep tweet twitter warble trill chatter babble prattle gabble gibber jabber blabber natter yak jibber-jabber blather patter cluck coo

Synonyms by register

Formal

chirp cheep utter

Informal

squeak peep out peek

Literary

trill warble

Antonyms

shout scream roar bellow yell howl

Common collocations

  • peep of a bird
  • a tiny peep
  • hear a peep
  • make a peep
  • not a peep
  • a peep of alarm
  • a peep of surprise

Word family

noun peep
verb peep

Usage note

Primarily used for the sound made by young birds or small animals. Can also informally mean to look or glance, but this is less common and can be confused with 'peek'.

Example sentences

  1. The baby bird peeped for its mother to come back.
  2. I heard a peep coming from the bushes.
  3. The chicks started to peep as soon as they hatched.
  4. She always peeps on her neighbors garden.
  5. The little girl was delighted to see the chick peeping out of its shell.

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