Peek (Verb)
Meaning
Throw a glance at; take a brief look at; "She only glanced at the paper"; "I only peeked--I didn't see anything interesting".
Classification
Verbs of seeing, hearing, feeling.
Examples
- I will briefly peek at the menu before we order dinner.
- She tried to peek at the answers before the teacher had even handed out the test.
- They peeked through the barred door of their cell to see what was happening outside.
- Without anyone noticing, she took a quick peek at her phone under the table.
- The kids will keep peeking at the presents until they open them on their birthday.