cheep Meaning & Definition
ˈchēp
What Does Cheep Mean?
As a verb, cheep means to utter faint shrill sounds. It is also used to mean to utter a single word or sound.
Cheep: Key Facts
| Part of speech | verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈchēp/ |
| Synonyms | peep, chirrup and twirp |
| Verb forms | cheeps, cheeping, cheeped |
| First known use | 1522 |
Cheep Definition (Verb)
- to utter faint shrill sounds : peep
- to utter a single word or sound
Synonyms of Cheep
Cheep synonyms and antonyms →Cheep in a Sentence
the toaster cheeps to indicate that the toast is done
Word Forms & Grammar
cheeped
cheep·ing
cheeps
cheep noun
cheep
cheeping
cheep (third-person singular simple present cheeps, present participle cheeping, simple past and past participle cheeped)
cheep (plural cheeps)
Words That Rhyme With Cheep
Origin of Cheep
Origin 1: imitative
Origin 2: Onomatopoeic.
First Known Use
circa 1522
Questions People Ask About Cheep
What part of speech is cheep?
Cheep is a verb.
What is another word for cheep?
Words with a similar meaning to cheep include peep, chirrup and twirp. See the full list of cheep synonyms and antonyms.
What is the past tense of cheep?
The past tense of cheep is cheeped. The present participle is cheeping.