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English word origin

Etymology of peeps

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

third-person singular simple present indicative of peep

noun

plural of peep

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Alternative form of people; often especially (with personal pronoun) one's friends or associates.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Clipping of people with simplified spelling + -s to emphasize the plurality of the word.

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