Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

peek

verb
/piːk/
Definition
To look quickly or secretly at something.
Examples
  • She took a peek at the surprise party before it started.
  • Don’t peek at your gifts before your birthday!
  • He peeked through the curtains to see what was happening outside.
Meaning
Peek refers to the act of glancing at something briefly or furtively, often to avoid being noticed.
Synonyms
  • glance
  • spy
  • peep
  • look