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peek Definition and Meaning in English (peek definition)

verb
Synonyms:glanceglimpsepeep
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Peek definition: To look quickly or secretively at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden position.

Definitions of Peek

  1. 1verb

    To look quickly or secretively at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden position.

  2. 2noun

    A quick and often secret look at something.

Example Sentences

casual

“She took a quick peek at the test answers.”

casual

“Don't peek before I say so!”

casual

“He peeked through the curtains to see who was outside.”

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Inflected Word Forms

third person singularpeeks
past tensepeeked
present participlepeeking
agent nounpeeker

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

Peek-a-booexpression

A game played with a baby, in which one hides one's face and then suddenly reappears, saying 'peek-a-boo'.

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What is the meaning of Peek in English?▼
Peek definition: To look quickly or secretively at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden position.
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'Peek' translates to 'peek' in English. Peek definition: To look quickly or secretively at something, often through a small opening or from a hidden position.
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