peeper
1 Americannoun
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a person or thing that emits or utters a peeping peep sound.
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Northeastern U.S. any of several frogs having a peeping peep call, especially the spring peeper.
noun
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a person who peeps
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(often plural) a slang word for eye 1
Etymology
Origin of peeper1
First recorded in 1585–95; peep 2 + -er 1
Origin of peeper2
Example Sentences
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The high, frantic chorus of the spring peepers almost covered the sound of the wind as it moved through the newly opened willow leaves.
From Literature
Although her colorful blue eyes and long yellow curls were in sharp contrast to my murky brown peepers and cropped, coffee-colored hair.
From Literature
He sells others, including one with a row of four cars representing leaf peepers blocking traffic.
They may also be natural enemies, since the eyeball monster lacks a mouth and xenomorphs don’t have peepers.
From Salon
While oil heats, add cornmeal, flour and 1 teaspoon salt, black peeper and optional pinch of cayenne to a gallon sized ziplock and toss to combine.
From Salon
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