The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 7 letter word PEEPING
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What does PEEPING mean?
PEEPING verb- To make a soft, shrill noise like a baby bird.
- To speak briefly with a quiet voice.
- To look, especially through a narrow opening, or while trying not to be seen or noticed.
- To begin to appear; to look forth from concealment; to make the first appearance.
- The action of the verb to peep.