Definition of peeping Tom

peeping Tom

• a person who watches others (usually changing, showering, going to the bathroom, etc.) without their knowledge.

  Last edited on Aug 11 2009. Submitted by Walter Rader (Editor) from Sacramento, CA, USA on Aug 11 2009.

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Other terms relating to 'peep':
peep	Definitions include: a person.
peeping turtle	Definitions include: the state of being ready to take a dump.
peep out	Definitions include: To glance at or ogle; to size up.
peeps	Definitions include: people.
Other terms relating to 'tom':
any Tom, d*ck and Harry	Definitions include: anyone.
Tom-Cruise	Definitions include: when a person starts being overly open about their love towards another, like screaming it out in public or talking about it non-stop.

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