noun
peeping
PEE-pihng
Peeping (noun) means the act of looking secretly, especially at someone without their knowledge. Example: “The neighbors complained about peeping through their fence.”
noun
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The act of looking secretly, especially at someone without their knowledge.
"The neighbors complained about peeping through their fence."
How to use peeping
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe -ing form of "peep," most often used for someone secretly spying (as in "peeping Tom").
Common pairings
peeping Tom
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Word forms
- Plural
- peepings
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Rhymes for peeping
weeping
keeping
beeping
seeping
sleeping
creeping
sweeping
bleeping
beekeeping
safekeeping
bookkeeping
peacekeeping
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Frequently asked questions
What does “peeping” mean?
The word “peeping” means the act of looking secretly, especially at someone without their knowledge. In plain terms, the -ing form of "peep," most often used for someone secretly spying (as in "peeping Tom").
How do you pronounce “peeping”?
“Peeping” is pronounced PEE-pihng (/ˈpiːpɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “peeping” in a sentence?
Here is “peeping” used in a sentence: “The neighbors complained about peeping through their fence.”
What part of speech is “peeping”?
“Peeping” is a noun.
