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

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 notes

In plain EnglishThe -ing form of "peep," most often used for someone secretly spying (as in "peeping Tom").

Common pairings

peeping Tom

Word forms

peepings plural

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Rhymes for peeping

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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.