noun

peeping

PEE-pihng

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

peepings plural

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