peeper
|peep-er|
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/ˈpiːpər/
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/ˈpiːpə/
(peep)
observer
Etymology
Etymology Information
'peeper' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pepen,' where 'pepen' meant 'to look or peer.'
Historical Evolution
'pepen' transformed into the modern English word 'peep,' and eventually became 'peeper' to denote someone who peeps.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to look or peer,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a person who peeps or a small frog.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who peeps, especially someone who looks through windows or other openings to spy on others.
The neighborhood was on alert for a peeper who had been seen lurking around.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39