Peek
verb
To look quickly or secretly at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden place.
I peeked into the room to see if he was asleep.
Often appears as...
- peek at something
- peek through something
noun
A quick or secret look.
I took a peek at the exam results pinned on the board.
Often appears as...
- a peek at something
- sneak peek
verb
To appear partially or briefly.
The sun peeked out from behind the clouds.
Often appears as...
- peek out
- peek from somewhere
noun
A quick preview or sample.
They gave us a sneak peek of the new movie.
Often appears as...
- sneak peek
- exclusive peek
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To look at something with curiosity and interest.
I peeked into the book and it seemed interesting.
Often appears as...
- peek into something
- curiosity peek
verb
To look quickly or secretly at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden place.
I peeked into the room to see if he was asleep.
Often appears as...
- peek at something
- peek through something
noun
A quick or secret look.
I took a peek at the exam results pinned on the board.
Often appears as...
- a peek at something
- sneak peek
verb
To appear partially or briefly.
The sun peeked out from behind the clouds.
Often appears as...
- peek out
- peek from somewhere
noun
A quick preview or sample.
They gave us a sneak peek of the new movie.
Often appears as...
- sneak peek
- exclusive peek
Usage tips
Informal
verb
To look at something with curiosity and interest.
I peeked into the book and it seemed interesting.
Often appears as...
- peek into something
- curiosity peek
Definition 1 of 5
Pro Tip 1/3Secretive Action
Use 'peek' when implying a secretive or sneaky action, often to avoid getting caught.
She peeked at the recipe while the chef wasn't looking.
Pro Tip 2/3Brief Moment
'Peek' suggests a very brief moment of action, not a prolonged one.
He quickly peeked outside before closing the curtains.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial View
'Peek' often involves seeing only a part of something, not the whole.
From behind the door, I could only peek at a part of the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Secretive Action
Use 'peek' when implying a secretive or sneaky action, often to avoid getting caught.
She peeked at the recipe while the chef wasn't looking.
Pro Tip 2/3Brief Moment
'Peek' suggests a very brief moment of action, not a prolonged one.
He quickly peeked outside before closing the curtains.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial View
'Peek' often involves seeing only a part of something, not the whole.
From behind the door, I could only peek at a part of the room.
Pro Tip 1/3Secretive Action
Use 'peek' when implying a secretive or sneaky action, often to avoid getting caught.
She peeked at the recipe while the chef wasn't looking.
Pro Tip 2/3Brief Moment
'Peek' suggests a very brief moment of action, not a prolonged one.
He quickly peeked outside before closing the curtains.
Pro Tip 3/3Partial View
'Peek' often involves seeing only a part of something, not the whole.
From behind the door, I could only peek at a part of the room.
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Seven Superpowered...
these seven sharks gave you just a sneak peek at all the real life superheroes we have in our oceans today sharks have evolved over millions of years and are perfectly designed for the roles they serve in our ecosystems so be sure to thank our sharky superheroes because no one's really sure
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The beginning of the...
the further back in time they can effectively peek. Today, things are largely made up of atoms, but hundreds of seconds after the Big Bang, it was too hot for electrons to join atomic nuclei to make atoms. Instead, the universe consisted of a swirling sea of subatomic matter.
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Deep ocean mysteries and...
the same way you crush an empty cup in your hand -- we were sure there would be no life there at all. Instead, we find more life and diversity and density than in the tropical rainforest. So, in one instance, in one peek out the window of the sub, we discover something
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How movies teach manhood...
are hiding out during the hostage crisis. We've got quite a few scenes of the men having deep, angst-ridden conversations in this hideout, and the great moment for one of the actresses is to peek through the door and say, "Are you coming to bed, honey?"
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Finding Baby Seals on an...
But they do make their own little worlds. and little havens for lots of species that are ideal for this kind of habitat. Ok, so I've just clambered over all those rocks because I've spotted something very cool in the water. Just peeking through there.
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The Internet as a...
because it's easy to get used to this place as a launching pad today I'm here to show you our next building block this is the world premiere the sneak peek of our newest building block called the cloud module the cloud module is like
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Why do honeybees love...
However, it paid off. Peek into any hive -- with your protective goggles and netting on, of course -- and you'll see the end a beautiful compact honeycomb that any architect would have be proud to design.
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Deserts 101 PIPE National...
or so it may seem. Creatures peek out of burrows, scurry across the sand, and soar through the sky, revealing a landscape not as lifeless as it might first appear.
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The wild sex lives of...
So, peeking beneath the ocean’s covers doesn’t just provide a spectacle. It also gives us a more complete appreciation of sex in all its fascinating forms.
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Can you really tell if a...
and which child is telling the truth. Here's child number one. Are you ready? Did you peek? No. Kang And this is child number two. Did you peek? No.
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Seven Superpowered...
these seven sharks gave you just a sneak peek at all the real life superheroes we have in our oceans today sharks have evolved over millions of years and are perfectly designed for the roles they serve in our ecosystems so be sure to thank our sharky superheroes because no one's really sure
Video examples
The beginning of the...
the further back in time they can effectively peek. Today, things are largely made up of atoms, but hundreds of seconds after the Big Bang, it was too hot for electrons to join atomic nuclei to make atoms. Instead, the universe consisted of a swirling sea of subatomic matter.
Video examples
Deep ocean mysteries and...
the same way you crush an empty cup in your hand -- we were sure there would be no life there at all. Instead, we find more life and diversity and density than in the tropical rainforest. So, in one instance, in one peek out the window of the sub, we discover something
Video examples
How movies teach manhood...
are hiding out during the hostage crisis. We've got quite a few scenes of the men having deep, angst-ridden conversations in this hideout, and the great moment for one of the actresses is to peek through the door and say, "Are you coming to bed, honey?"
Video examples
Finding Baby Seals on an...
But they do make their own little worlds. and little havens for lots of species that are ideal for this kind of habitat. Ok, so I've just clambered over all those rocks because I've spotted something very cool in the water. Just peeking through there.
Video examples
The Internet as a...
because it's easy to get used to this place as a launching pad today I'm here to show you our next building block this is the world premiere the sneak peek of our newest building block called the cloud module the cloud module is like
Video examples
Why do honeybees love...
However, it paid off. Peek into any hive -- with your protective goggles and netting on, of course -- and you'll see the end a beautiful compact honeycomb that any architect would have be proud to design.
Video examples
Deserts 101 PIPE National...
or so it may seem. Creatures peek out of burrows, scurry across the sand, and soar through the sky, revealing a landscape not as lifeless as it might first appear.
Video examples
The wild sex lives of...
So, peeking beneath the ocean’s covers doesn’t just provide a spectacle. It also gives us a more complete appreciation of sex in all its fascinating forms.
Video examples
Can you really tell if a...
and which child is telling the truth. Here's child number one. Are you ready? Did you peek? No. Kang And this is child number two. Did you peek? No.
Example 1 of 10
Quote examples
Jeffrey Brown
American Cartoonist
My books should feel like you're getting a peek into a private world: a diary no one was meant to read. As soon as I start thinking, 'This book is going to be published,' my drawing becomes calculated and deliberate. It's one of the ways I trick myself.
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James Taylor
American Musician
It is a process of discovery. It's being quiet enough and undisturbed enough for a period of time so that the songs can begin to sort of peek out, and you begin to have emotional experiences in a musical way.
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Tridha Choudhury
Indian Actress
I got a sneak peek into the functioning of the film industries of the south through Telugu cinema. This industry has helped me understand how to adapt to various styles of filmmaking. It's been liberating.
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Gwynne Shotwell
American Businesswoman
I'd love to go to space. I would love to peek out a giant window and look back at the blue marble. There's no question; I'd love to do that.
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Shenaz Treasury
American Actress
The pictures I take are not regular selfies. I give people a sneak peek into culture and lifestyles and experiences from around the world.
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Karishma Tanna
Indian Actress
I'm not very comfortable about the audience getting a peek into my personal life. I like to keep my personal space.
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Norah Jones
American Musician
It's fun to peek into other people's worlds and see how they go about doing things.
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Alberto Salazar
Cuban Athlete
We may train or peek for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport.
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Paul Thomas Anderson
American Director
I don't think it's a director's job to peek behind the curtain too much.
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LaChanze
American Actress
Feeling Good' is a peek into my life through song.
Quote examples
Jeffrey Brown
American Cartoonist
My books should feel like you're getting a peek into a private world: a diary no one was meant to read. As soon as I start thinking, 'This book is going to be published,' my drawing becomes calculated and deliberate. It's one of the ways I trick myself.
Quote examples
James Taylor
American Musician
It is a process of discovery. It's being quiet enough and undisturbed enough for a period of time so that the songs can begin to sort of peek out, and you begin to have emotional experiences in a musical way.
Quote examples
Tridha Choudhury
Indian Actress
I got a sneak peek into the functioning of the film industries of the south through Telugu cinema. This industry has helped me understand how to adapt to various styles of filmmaking. It's been liberating.
Quote examples
Gwynne Shotwell
American Businesswoman
I'd love to go to space. I would love to peek out a giant window and look back at the blue marble. There's no question; I'd love to do that.
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Shenaz Treasury
American Actress
The pictures I take are not regular selfies. I give people a sneak peek into culture and lifestyles and experiences from around the world.
Quote examples
Karishma Tanna
Indian Actress
I'm not very comfortable about the audience getting a peek into my personal life. I like to keep my personal space.
Quote examples
Norah Jones
American Musician
It's fun to peek into other people's worlds and see how they go about doing things.
Quote examples
Alberto Salazar
Cuban Athlete
We may train or peek for a certain race, but running is a lifetime sport.
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Paul Thomas Anderson
American Director
I don't think it's a director's job to peek behind the curtain too much.
Quote examples
LaChanze
American Actress
Feeling Good' is a peek into my life through song.
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