peek Definition
peek (pēk)
intransitive verb
to glance or look quickly and furtively, esp. through an opening or from behind something
Etymology: ME piken < ?
noun
such a glance
peek Synonyms
peek Synonyms
peek Usage Examples
Converse of object
- sneak: Rip the wrap to sneak a peek, Fa la la la la, la la la la.
- take: To take a sneak peek, click the link below.
- have: Having a closer peek inside the shed building reveals a fully detailed interior.
- get: However, you can get a peek into some of the most impressive ones.
Preposition: down
microscope: There will be plenty of chances to take a peek down the microscope and to try out experiments for yourself.
Preposition: through
window: Will a planning officer peek through the windows to check if someone is sleeping in the house for six months of the year?
Preposition: behind
scene: Prince's Trust 30th Birthday Concert - Take a peek behind the scenes of the Prince's Trust Concert with our backstage gallery.
Preposition: around
corner: Climb over, climb under, peek around the corner.
Adjective modifier
- sneaky: Online Dating Hide behind a pot plant Wouldn't you love to grab a sneaky peek at your date?
- quick: Here is a quick peek at what lies ahead.
- fascinating: Backstage Tours A fascinating peek behind the scenes at the Northcott Theater.
- exclusive: For in the exclusive peek at having a hidden.
Modifies a noun
inside: But peek inside and you'll discover a lively, energetic and thoroughly ambitious group.
Modifying Another Word
no: Test your knowledge of the rules... move over the white space below to reveal the answer... no peeking!
Noun used with modifier
sneak: To take a sneak peek, click the link below.
Preposition: under
hood: It is illegal to peek under the hood of this thing you have legally bought.
Followed by an intransitive particle
- through: The snow is an abstract tapestry of white with craggy black rocks peeking through.
- out: Others are peeking out of their tent, having camped the night under the stars in the park.
Preposition: into
Browse dictionary entries near peek
- ‹ Peebles
- ‹ Pee Dee
- ‹ pee
- ‹ pedunculate
- ‹ peduncle
- ‹ pedophilia
- ‹ pedophile
- ‹ pedometer
- ‹ pedology
- ‹ pedogenesis

