Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

peepshow

/ˈpipˌʃoʊ/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.55 in modern English

Syllables: peepshow
IPA: /ˈpipˌʃoʊ/

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

1

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.

noun

A titillating or pornographic display viewed through a small slot, generally equipped with a timer to automatically close the slot when payment has expired.

Example Sentences

"Beautiful peepshows with hand-coloured engravings by Martin Englebrecht, 1684-1756, were produced in Augsburg about 1740. The box, about six inches cube, contained slots to take four cut-out scenes, the front of the box had another cut-out, and the back was painted with a landscape, making six 'curtains' in all."

Etymology

From peep + show.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˈpipˌʃoʊ/

Inflected Forms

peepshows (plural) peep show (alternative)

Phrases

raree show

Frequently Paired Words

raree show

Synonyms

raree-show

Questions

How do you pronounce peepshow?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈpipˌʃoʊ/.
What does peepshow mean?: An exhibition of pictures or objects viewed through a small hole or magnifying glass.
Where does peepshow come from?: From peep + show.

How to pronounce peepshow

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