Pronunciation: [pˈiːps ˈa͡ʊt] (IPA) 
The word "peeps out" is spelled with the phonetic transcription /pipz aʊt/. The first syllable "peeps" is spelled with a double "e" to indicate the long "ee" sound. The second syllable "out" is spelled as it sounds, with the "ou" making the "ow" sound. This phrase means to look or appear briefly, typically from a hidden place. So, if you see someone peeping out from behind a tree, you can say "they're peeping out!"
"Peeps out" is a phrasal verb that typically refers to the act of briefly and cautiously looking or glancing out from a place, object, or hiding spot. The term "peeps" derives from the verb "to peep," meaning to briefly peek or steal a glance. When combined with "out," it emphasizes the direction of the glance.
The phrase can convey the idea of observing or inspecting a location or situation fleetingly and inconspicuously, often from a hidden or discreet vantage point. It often implies some level of secrecy, stealth, or caution. For example, one might say, "She peeps out from behind the curtain to see who is at the door," indicating that she is cautiously looking through a small opening to identify the person or situation outside.
Additionally, "peeps out" can be used metaphorically to describe a concept or detail that becomes noticeable, apparent, or visible amidst a larger context or situation. In this sense, the term suggests a subtle emergence or revelation of something previously concealed or obscured. For instance, one might say, "The true nature of his personality peeps out when he is under pressure," indicating that certain traits or behaviors become apparent in challenging circumstances.
Overall, "peeps out" signifies a brief, cautious, and often concealed act of looking or revealing something, whether physically or metaphorically.
The term "peeps out" is a combination of "peep" and "out".
The word "peep" originated from Middle English and is believed to have derived from the sound of a baby chick or bird making a faint, high-pitched noise. Over time, "peep" came to be associated with any faint or quick sound, as well as the cautious act of looking or glancing.
The word "out" has Old English roots and simply refers to something exiting or going beyond a particular place or boundary.
By combining these two words, "peeps out" conveys the action of cautiously looking or glancing beyond a specific point or boundary.
