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

  • (..) that she challenged me with. And my first reaction was, ''Who does this kid think that she is?'' But after I gave it a listen, she really knocked me out. So, with a peek into our future, Natalie Keener. If there's one word I want to leave you with today, it's this. ''Glocal''? Glocal. (..)
    2009 Up in the Air