peeper

English

/ˈpiːpə/, /ˈpipɚ/

noun
Definitions
  • (colloquial) The eye.
  • Someone who peeps; a spy.
  • (dated) A private detective.
  • A peeping tom.
  • An animal, such as some frogs, having a shrill, high-pitched call.
  • (colloquial) A chicken just breaking the shell; a young bird.

Etymology

Suffix from English peep.

Origin

English

peep

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