peek

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A peek is a quick look at something.

You might hear someone say "Can I take a peek?" which means they want to glance at something quickly, without getting too close or disturbing it. This can happen when you're looking for something on your phone and ask a friend if you can take a peek at their screen. You also use the word 'peek' when describing something that is partially hidden but allows us to catch a glimpse of what's behind or above it.

How common is "peek"?

Word peek is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

verb

To look slyly, or with the eyes half closed, or through a crevice; to peep.
Example: Close your eyes, and no peeking!
To be only slightly, partially visible, as if peering out from a hiding place.
To briefly move out of cover (to gather visual information).
Example: Sniper watching the site; don't peek.
To take a look at; to check out.
Example: Peek my new shoes.
To retrieve (a value) from a memory address.

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Real examples of "peek" in context

Why Are Beach Holes So Deadly?

Entertainment

peek behind the curtains, and if you want to check it out, it's only available on Nebula.

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design around its limitations as a construction material. And I think a peek into that world will

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The ENTIRE HISTORY of Bill Cipher from Gravity Falls!