peeper

¹

[pee-per]

noun

1. a person or thing that emits or utters a peeping peep sound.

2. Northeastern U.S.,  any of several frogs having a peeping peep call, especially the spring peeper.

peeper

²

[pee-per]

noun

1. a person who peeps peep in an abnormally prying manner; a voyeur.

2. Slang.,  peepers, the eyes.

peeper

/ ˈpiːpə /

noun

1. a person who peeps

2. (often plural) a slang word for eye 1

Word History and Origins

Origin of peeper¹

First recorded in 1585–95; peep ² + -er ¹

Origin of peeper²

First recorded in 1645–55; peep ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

They may also be natural enemies, since the eyeball monster lacks a mouth and xenomorphs don’t have peepers.

From Salon

While oil heats, add cornmeal, flour and 1 teaspoon salt, black peeper and optional pinch of cayenne to a gallon sized ziplock and toss to combine.

From Salon

So what does this polychaete do with its walloping peepers after dark?

From Science Daily

She too was a no-show, at least to my skeptical peepers.

From Los Angeles Times

Most wolves sport piercing yellow peepers, whereas most dogs have brown eyes—a hue humans may have selected for because it looks less threatening.

From Science Magazine

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