peep out
B2 neutral inseparable intransitive
In simple words
to look out a little, or show a small part
Literal meaning: to make a small chirping-like appearance outward
Meanings
1 B2 neutral
to look out quickly or secretly from a hidden place
"The child peeped out from behind the curtain."
Grammar: inseparable
2 B2
idiomatic
neutral
to be slightly visible from behind, under, or through something
"A corner of the photo was peeping out of her bag."
Grammar: inseparable
Usage notes
Often interchangeable with 'peek out', which is more common in modern everyday English.
Commonly used with
window door curtain clouds edge underneath
Forms
Base
peep out
I/you/we/they
3rd person
peeps out
he/she/it
Past simple
peeped out
yesterday
Past participle
peeped out
have + pp
-ing form
peeping out
continuous
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