peek

verb
UK: /piːk/
US: /piːk/

  1. To look quickly at something, often secretly or from a hidden place.

    1. I saw her peek through the window.
    2. She tried to peek at his computer screen while he was away.

  2. To be partly visible.

    1. The sun began to peek from behind the clouds.
    2. A bit of blue sky was starting to peek through the stormy clouds above us.

Synonyms

glance glimpse look sight
peek noun

  1. A quick or secret look.

    1. Let's take a peek inside the box.
    2. He took a quick peek to ensure nobody was watching him before he left.

  2. A brief or partial view.

    1. We got a peek at the mountains through the trees.
    2. The audience enjoyed a sneak peek of the new movie trailer online.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "peek" in English means: To look quickly at something, often secretly or from a hidden place., To be partly visible..

The phonetic transcription of "peek" is /piːk/ in British English and /piːk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "peek": glance, glimpse, look, sight.

Example usage of "peek": "I saw her peek through the window.". More examples on the page.