"Peep" meaning in English

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Noun

IPA: /piːp/ [Received-Pronunciation], /pip/ [US] Audio: en-us-peep.ogg [US] Forms: Peeps [plural]
Rhymes: -iːp Etymology: Genericized trademark from the confection brand Peeps, owned by Just Born, Inc. Etymology templates: {{gentrade|en}} Genericized trademark Head templates: {{en-noun}} Peep (plural Peeps)
  1. (US) A soft marshmallow confection, shaped into a baby animal for Easter celebration. Tags: US

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Alternative forms

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