~ 1
■ verb
1》 look quickly and furtively.
2》 ( ~ out ) come slowly or partially into view.
■ noun
1》 a quick or furtive look.
2》 a momentary or partial view of something.
Origin
C15: symbolic; cf. peek .
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~ 2
■ noun
1》 a weak, high-pitched sound made by a young bird or mammal.
↘a brief, high-pitched electronic sound.
2》 [with negative ] a slight utterance or complaint.
■ verb make a ~.
Origin
ME: imitative; cf. cheep .