peeps
Americanplural noun
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one's friends, family, followers, etc..
I'll have to ask my peeps about this.
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people.
Only ten peeps showed up for the hike.
Etymology
Origin of peeps
1950–55; shortening and alteration of people ( def. ) + -s 3 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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He told me he had RSVP’d and “was in line with all the peeps waiting to get in” but had never made it inside.
From Slate • Jan. 3, 2026
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 • Jun. 5, 2025
“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 • Sep. 29, 2024
Lucio Sordoni is caught on the wrong side as Cardiff work through the phases, and referee Frank Murphy peeps his whistle.
From BBC • Mar. 22, 2024
It’s like he totally abandoned his peeps this year and only hangs out with Auggie now.
From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio
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