peeps

American

[peeps] / pips /

Sometimes peepz

plural noun

singular

peep

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

I'll have to ask my peeps about this.
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

“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

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 • May 23, 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

And hide the note you slid under your leg before Ms. Hardwick peeps it.

From "Booked" by Kwame Alexander

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