Synonyms for

Peeping

Verb / ˈpi:pɪŋ / Another word for peeping — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

the act of looking quickly and furtively at something, especially through a narrow opening

Synonyms & similar words

cheep chirp peep chirrup spying peeking glancing glimpsing eyeing watching observing surveying inspecting scrutinizing monitoring eavesdropping overhearing prying

Example sentences

  1. The little bird was peeping out of its nest.
  2. She caught her brother peeping through the keyhole.
  3. The children were peeping over the fence to see the parade.
  4. The detective was peeping through the binoculars to get a better look at the suspect.
  5. The curious cat was peeping into the bag to see what was inside.

Quotes

  • I loved to peep over fences when I was young and see what people were doing.
  • Curiosity is the peeping hole of insight.
  • There is a privacy about it which no other season gives you... In spring, summer and fall people sort of have an open season on each other; only in the winter, in the country, can you have longer, quiet stretches when you can savor belonging to yourself.

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