Peek Meaning in English
word
/ˈpik/
peek
/pˈiːk/
peek
Definition
To look quickly and secretly at something, usually only for a short time or when you are not supposed to.
Usage & Nuances
'Peek' is informal and often used with 'take a peek' or 'sneak a peek.' It suggests curiosity or secrecy. Don't confuse with 'peek' (look) and 'peak' (mountaintop) or 'pique' (interest). Commonly used with 'through,' 'at,' or 'inside.'
Spanish: echar un vistazo - asomar(se)Portuguese (BR): espiar - dar uma espiadaPortuguese (PT): espreitar - dar uma espreitadelaChinese (Simplified): 偷看 - 窥视Chinese (Traditional): 偷看 - 窺視Hindi: झाँकनाArabic: يلقي نظرة خاطفة - يتسلل بالنظرBengali: ঝুঁকি মারা - উঁকি মারাRussian: подсмотреть - заглянутьJapanese: のぞくVietnamese: nhìn lén - liếc nhìnKorean: 훔쳐보다 - 살짝 보다Turkish: gizlice bakmak - göz atmakUrdu: چپکے سے دیکھناIndonesian: mengintip - mengintai
Example Sentences
Can I peek inside the box?
basic
She peeked through the window.
basic
The child tried to peek at his birthday presents.
basic
Just peek at the answer if you get stuck.
natural
He couldn’t resist and took a quick peek at the surprise.
natural
Let’s take a peek behind the curtain and see what’s happening.
natural