peeps

Sometimes peepz

[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

It’s like being close to the planet and also feeling part of a coven, just having your peeps around you that lift you up and make you feel that you can be completely yourself.

From Los Angeles Times

The child's tiny face peeps out of a white shroud.

From BBC

“I’m a friendly!” she peeps as she walks into a camp full of road pirates, hands up, distracting them with the appearance of fear and softness.

From Salon

Humans have been long fascinated by bird song and the cacophony of other avian sounds -- from coos and honks to quacks and peeps.

From Science Daily

I squeaked, but the words only sounded like hamster peeps.

From Literature

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