Meaning & Definition of word "Peek"

Peek

/piːk/

1. A quick or secret look.
- Example: He took a peek at the surprise gift hidden behind the couch.
2. A brief glimpse or glance.
- Example: She caught a peek of the actor as he left the restaurant.

1. To look quickly or secretly at something.
- Example: She peeked through the curtains to see if it was still raining.
2. To appear or come into view slightly.
- Example: The sun peeked through the clouds after the storm.

●Middle English 'peken', of uncertain origin, possibly related to peekaboo or to the Old English 'picca'.

peek-a-boo:

A game played with babies where one hides their face and then reveals it suddenly.

snoop:

To investigate or pry into others' affairs.

glance:

To take a brief or hurried look.

Meaning: To sneak a look at someone's text or screen.

● Example Sentence: I caught him peeking at my phone while I was away.

Meaning: To take a quick look at something, often without permission.

● Example Sentence: She peeked at her friend's diary when she thought no one was watching.