peep

Definition

A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.

Etymology

From Middle English pepen. Compare Dutch piepen (“peep”), German Low German piepen (“to peep”), German piepen and pfeifen, all probably onomatopoeic.

Example Sentences

• "I don't want to hear a peep out of you!"
• "With a "peep" from a high-pitched whistle, the train would leave by the crossover to the down line, […]."
• ""Peep, peep," said Edward, "I'm ready." "Peep, peep, peep," said Henry, "so am I.""