Pronunciation: /piːk/
noun a quick or furtive look or glance
A1 I took a quick peek at the menu before deciding what to order.
A2 She gave me a peek at her new painting before it was finished.
B1 The children were excited to get a peek at the animals in the zoo.
B2 I couldn't resist taking a peek inside the mysterious box.
C1 The journalist managed to get a sneak peek at the new technology before it was released to the public.
C2 The spy used a hidden camera to get a peek at the classified documents.
verb to look quickly or furtively
A1 I peeked through the keyhole to see who was outside.
A2 She peeked at her exam paper to check her answers.
B1 The children peeked around the corner to see if the coast was clear.
B2 He peeked inside the box to see what was hidden inside.
C1 The detective peeked through the window to gather clues about the suspect.
C2 She peeked at the confidential file to gather information for her investigation.
formal She took a quick peek at the document before passing it along to her supervisor.
informal I'll just take a peek at the menu before deciding what to order.
slang Let's sneak a peek at the answers before the test starts.
figurative He couldn't resist taking a peek into her thoughts during their conversation.
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