peeps

[ peeps ]

plural noun

, singular peep.

1. one's friends, family, followers, etc.:

   I'll have to ask my peeps about this.

2. people:

   Only ten peeps showed up for the hike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peeps¹

1950–55; shortening and alteration of people ( def ) + -s ³( def )

Example Sentences

From Peeps to Cadbury eggs, The Daily Beast ranks the 25 most calorific candies.

From The Daily Beast

A large notion of the importance of the preacher occasionally peeps up.

From Project Gutenberg

A round-faced young woman peeps out of window; laughs at their words or at the romps of the children in the mounds of hay.

From Project Gutenberg

Her curiosity, however, is uncontrollable; and the moment the dwarf vanishes she peeps into her apron, to find simply black coals.

From Project Gutenberg

The human aspect peeps out in the mention of alms and oblations; centres of pilgrimage have always had a rich pecuniary value.

From Project Gutenberg

This strapping lass is taller by two inches, and there is a black lock of hair peeps forth yonder from under her veil.

From Project Gutenberg