peeps
Americanplural noun
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peep
singular
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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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Next to it, a small ghost peeps furtively through a window.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 13, 2026
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
The child's tiny face peeps out of a white shroud.
From BBC ● Mar. 19, 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
She followed the peeps over to a clump of wet leaves on the ground.
From "The Wild Robot" by Peter Brown
The viewer never gets more than a passing peep.
From Salon ● Jun. 4, 2026
On Friday night, clearer skies could return to Wales, the Midlands and southern England but even a peep of the Flower Moon through the clouds will still be dramatic.
From BBC ● Apr. 30, 2026
But when the basement lights were off and the others were distracted, a four-year-old could hide on the stairs and peep over the railing to see all of “Titanic,” rated PG-13 by the way.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
Not a peep from the current city council, nor reflections from local publications or posts from local historical societies.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 25, 2025
“Shoes!” said the Magpie, seeing Meggie's bare toes peep out from under the hem of the dress.
From "Inkheart" by Cornelia Funke
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