Peek

Quick meaning: Peek is a verb meaning To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.

Meaning

To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.

More Meanings

1. To be only slightly, partially visible, as if peering out from a hiding place.
2. To briefly move out of cover (to gather visual information).
3. To take a look at; to check out.
4. To retrieve (a value) from a memory address.
5. A quick glance or look.
6. Misspelling of pique.

Example Sentences

Peek my new shoes.

Close your eyes, and no peeking!

Sniper watching the site; don't peek.

Her brown skin peeked through the empty gap in her clothing.

Word Forms

• peeks
• peeking
• peeked

Synonyms for peek

Depending on context, synonyms include glint, glance, peep.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include glance, glint, peep, glimpse, look-see, sight.

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