peeps

[ peeps ]

plural noun

, singular peep.

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

   I'll have to ask my peeps about this.

2. people:

   Only ten peeps showed up for the hike.

Word History and Origins

Origin of peeps¹

1950–55; shortening and alteration of people ( def ) + -s ³( def )

Example Sentences

“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

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

On a visit to a Texas ostrich farm, the researchers recorded 11 types of calls, ranging from high frequency peeps and gurgles in baby ostriches to low frequency boos and booms in adult males.

From Science Daily

I squeaked, but the words only sounded like hamster peeps.

From Literature

Lucio Sordoni is caught on the wrong side as Cardiff work through the phases, and referee Frank Murphy peeps his whistle.

From BBC