Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

geep

noun
/ɡiːp/
Definition
A young sheep, especially one that is less than a year old.
Examples
  • The farmer was delighted to see the new geeps frolicking in the pasture.
  • In spring, the fields are filled with geeps, leaping around joyfully.
  • She raised geeps on her farm to sell at the market.
Meaning
The term ‘geep’ is often used to refer specifically to a lamb, emphasizing its youth and innocence.
Synonyms
  • Lamb
  • Young sheep
  • Sheepling