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    peek
    /piːk/

    verb

    • 1. look quickly or furtively: "faces peeked from behind twitched curtains" Similar peephave a peephave a peektake a secret look

    noun

    • 1. a quick or furtive look: "she sneaked a peek at the map"

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  2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPEEK | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PEEK definition: 1. to look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen: 2. to stick out…. Learn more.

  3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › peekPeek Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    Peak is the verb you use to talk about reaching a maximum, or coming to a highest point, literally or figuratively, as in "The meteor shower will last for several days but will peak on Sunday." Its noun counterpart, which refers to various pointed or projecting parts, is more common: something that peaks reaches a peak.

  4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPEEK | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PEEK meaning: 1. to look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen: 2. to stick out…. Learn more.

  5. www.thefreedictionary.com › peekPeek - definition of peek by The Free Dictionary

    Define peek. peek synonyms, peek pronunciation, peek translation, English dictionary definition of peek. to look or glance quickly or furtively: peek at the presents Not to be confused with: peak – pinnacle; acme; zenith: a mountain peak pique – offend; excite:...

  6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › peekPeek - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Peak is a topmost point, such as a mountain peak, or to reach that point. When you peek, you take a quick glance at something. It's incredibly tempting when you're little to peek at your birthday presents, but you soon learn how disappointing it is to spoil the surprise.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPEEK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    We take a peek (from behind the sofa). If you peek at something or someone, you have a quick look at them, often secretly. On two occasions she had peeked at him through a crack in the wall. 2 meanings: 1. to glance quickly or furtively; peep 2. a quick or furtive glance.... Click for more definitions.

  8. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryPEEK - All you need to know about it | Collins English Dictionary

    at something or someone, you have a quick look at them, often secretly. A complete guide to the word "PEEK": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

  9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of peek – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

    PEEK definition: 1. to look at something for a short time, often when you do not want other people to see you: 2…. Learn more.

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishpeek noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

    Definition of peek noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

  11. www.oed.com › dictionary › peek_v1peek, v.¹ meanings, etymology and more | Oxford English...

    There are four meanings listed in OED's entry for the verb peek. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. How common is the verb peek? About 1 occurrence per million words in modern written English. How is the verb peek pronounced? Where does the verb peek come from?