peek
peek/pēk/
verb
look quickly, typically in a furtive manner.
"faces peeked from behind the curtains"
synonyms: peep, have a peep, have a peek, take a secret look, spy, take a sly/stealthy look, sneak a look, glance, cast a brief look, look hurriedly, look, peer, keek, take a gander, have a look-see, have a squint, have a dekko, have/take a butcher's, take a shufti
noun
a quick or furtive look.
"she sneaked a peek at the map"
synonyms: secret look, sly look, stealthy look, sneaky look, peep, glance, glimpse, brief/hurried/quick look, look, peer, keek, gander, look-see, squint, eyeful, dekko, butcher's, shufti, Jack Nohi
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What's the difference between peek and peak?
Peek is a verb meaning 'glance' or 'take a quick look at something'. e.g. It's undeniably hard not to peek at the Christmas presents in your parents' closet. Peak is a noun meaning the 'height' or 'top of something'. e.g. The mountain peak became surrounded by clouds as we ascended higher.
What does having a peek mean?
to look at something for a short time: If I'm passing by I might take a peek at the new premises. We were allowed to take a peek at the new season's collection. I had a peek in his diary while he was out of the room. Do you mind if we take a peek at the kittens?
What is the difference between peaked and piqued?
A homophone, peak is a noun or verb that refers to a maximum or high point figuratively or literally, as in the peak of a mountain or "peak performance." Lastly, a third homophone pique, means "to excite or arouse" and is usually used with "curiosity."
What does peeking mean?
to look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen: Close your eyes. Don't peek. I've got a surprise for you. I peeked out the window to see who was there.
: to take a brief look : glance. peeked ahead to the next chapter to see what would happen. peek. 2 of 2.
to look, especially for a short time or while trying to avoid being seen: Close your eyes. Don't peek.
verb (used without object) to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
2 senses: 1. to glance quickly or furtively; peep 2. a quick or furtive glance.... Click for more definitions.
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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 ...
Synonyms for PEEK: glimpse, glance, look, peep, stare, view, gander, gaze; Antonyms of PEEK: examine, stare, gaze, study, view, survey, question, overlook.
1[intransitive] to look at something quickly and secretly because you should not be looking at it synonym peep No peeking! + adv./prep.
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PEEK meaning: 1 : to look at someone or something secretly especially from a hidden place; 2 : to look at something briefly.
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PEEK stands for “polyetheretherketone,” making it part of the broader family of ketone polymers. The unique chemical structure of this thermoplastic makes it ...
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To glance or look quickly and furtively, esp. through an opening or from behind something. Webster's New World.