peek

Definition

  • verb: to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place
  • verb: to look furtively
  • usually + 'out'
  • synonyms: peep, look, squint

Examples

  • Her slip 'peeked out' from beneath her skirt. [=a small part of her slip could be seen beneath her skirt]

  • We saw a 'sneak peek' [=a brief showing] of the movie that will be released next month.

  • They tried to 'sneak a peek' at the actors getting ready behind the curtain.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) We have debris! They're in the bear cage! Oh, my God! Oh, my God! Look at this! Take a peek! You can really feel it with a telephoto lens! What's wrong? What's wrong? You people are crazy, do you know that? (..)
    1996 Twister