peep

IPA(Pronunciation)

/piːp/

Noun

colloquial

Japanese Meaning

雛鳥などが発する、短く柔らかく高音の鳴き声 / 弱々しく、ささやかな不平または不満の表出 / 蒸気機関車の笛のような、鋭く高い音

A tiny peep from the nest signaled that the baby bird was hungry.

巣から聞こえた小さなピーピーという鳴き声は、ひな鳥がお腹を空かせている合図だった。

Sense（1）

A short, soft, high-pitched sound, as made by a baby bird.

Sense（2）

A feeble utterance or complaint.

I don't want to hear a peep out of you!

Sense（3）

The sound of a steam engine's whistle; typically shrill.

"Peep, peep," said Edward, "I'm ready."

"Peep, peep, peep," said Henry, "so am I."

Sense（4）

(birdwatching, colloquial) A sandpiper or other small wader.

peeps

（ plural ）