Post by Victoria Brighton on Jun 3, 2005 15:03:08 GMT -5
Ahem....
Let me begin with the simple statements that insanity ever rules this site, and with it come the consequences of the natural language we hear and use everyday. Certain phrases or meanings can be easily misinterpreted, and with such consequences as misunderstandings and confusions, it's better to clear up the matter at hand then create a completely deranged and uncertain male or female specimen.
Now then, what does the word "peep" really mean? In our historical recordings (the dictionary), peep, as a noun, is referred to as:
1. A quick stealing glance-John made a peep through the scary glass window; watch out for the peepers
2. The first glimpse or appearance-the peep of dawn
3. To utter short, soft, high-pitched sounds, like those of a baby bird; cheep.-The sweet peep of the chick was comforting to the motherbird
4. A slight sound or utterance-I don't want to hear a peep out of you!
5. Those who spy on others (most ommonly used as an adj in the following phrase)-You peeping Tom!
6. Any of various small North American sandpipers.
Now, as a verb, "peep" can take several different meanings as well as tranforming the meanings above into actions:
1. To cause to emerge or become partly visible- He peeped his head through the door.
2. To appear as though emerging from a hiding place- the moon peeping through the clouds.
3. To utter hesitantly-Bob peeped as he was snapped at
There are several forms and cases "peep" can take in a sentence, whether it be found in the subject or the predicate. Bob peeped inside the window and Sally simply couldn't resist taking a peep at the ice cream in Sam's parlor are only two examples of the wide varieties the word "peep" can be found in.
In piratical terms, peep is frequently used as an expression and regards to the cute little chick-like delicacies produced around Easter. They can be used as smileys, confetti, or simply with a gasp or shocked interjection along with words like "Oh!" and "Goodness!" For example: Peep Attack!!!!; *throws peep confetti as waves goodbye*; PEEP!!!
Now that we have the common bearings of the word "peep", we can distinguish any lack of understanding and uncertainty that comes from its use. Next week, we'll discuss the origins and history behind the word "peep", as well as continue with our search to understand such words as "cackle" and "prod".
Thank you for joining us today at Pirate Lingo.
Tobbs
PS...PEEEP!!
Let me begin with the simple statements that insanity ever rules this site, and with it come the consequences of the natural language we hear and use everyday. Certain phrases or meanings can be easily misinterpreted, and with such consequences as misunderstandings and confusions, it's better to clear up the matter at hand then create a completely deranged and uncertain male or female specimen.
Now then, what does the word "peep" really mean? In our historical recordings (the dictionary), peep, as a noun, is referred to as:
1. A quick stealing glance-John made a peep through the scary glass window; watch out for the peepers
2. The first glimpse or appearance-the peep of dawn
3. To utter short, soft, high-pitched sounds, like those of a baby bird; cheep.-The sweet peep of the chick was comforting to the motherbird
4. A slight sound or utterance-I don't want to hear a peep out of you!
5. Those who spy on others (most ommonly used as an adj in the following phrase)-You peeping Tom!
6. Any of various small North American sandpipers.
Now, as a verb, "peep" can take several different meanings as well as tranforming the meanings above into actions:
1. To cause to emerge or become partly visible- He peeped his head through the door.
2. To appear as though emerging from a hiding place- the moon peeping through the clouds.
3. To utter hesitantly-Bob peeped as he was snapped at
There are several forms and cases "peep" can take in a sentence, whether it be found in the subject or the predicate. Bob peeped inside the window and Sally simply couldn't resist taking a peep at the ice cream in Sam's parlor are only two examples of the wide varieties the word "peep" can be found in.
In piratical terms, peep is frequently used as an expression and regards to the cute little chick-like delicacies produced around Easter. They can be used as smileys, confetti, or simply with a gasp or shocked interjection along with words like "Oh!" and "Goodness!" For example: Peep Attack!!!!; *throws peep confetti as waves goodbye*; PEEP!!!
Now that we have the common bearings of the word "peep", we can distinguish any lack of understanding and uncertainty that comes from its use. Next week, we'll discuss the origins and history behind the word "peep", as well as continue with our search to understand such words as "cackle" and "prod".
Thank you for joining us today at Pirate Lingo.
Tobbs
PS...PEEEP!!
;D