Keek Meaning in English
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Definition
To look quickly or secretly, often in a sneaky or playful way; mostly used in Scottish or Northern English dialects.
Usage & Nuances
'Keek' is informal and regional, especially in Scottish or Northern England contexts; in standard English, use 'peek' or 'glance'. Not common in American English. Often playful or secretive.
Spanish: echar un vistazo (informal) - mirar rápidamentePortuguese (BR): dar uma espiada (informal) - espiar rapidamentePortuguese (PT): espreitar (informal) - dar uma olhadelaChinese (Simplified): 偷看（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 偷看（非正式）Hindi: झांकना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: نظرة خاطفة (غير رسمي) - اختلس النظرBengali: ঝটপট দেখা - চুপিচুপি দেখাRussian: заглянуть - подглядетьJapanese: そっと覗く - ちらっと見るVietnamese: liếc nhanh - nhìn lénKorean: 살짝 보다 - 몰래 보다Turkish: gizlice bakmak - hızlıca bakmakUrdu: چپکے سے دیکھنا - جھلک لیناIndonesian: mengintip cepat - melihat diam-diam
Example Sentences
She took a quick keek at the surprise gift.
basic
Don't keek at your presents before your birthday!
basic
The child tried to keek through the keyhole.
basic
I had a wee keek to see if anyone was coming.
natural
Just keek round the corner and check if he's there.
natural
He gave a cheeky keek at the answers during the test.
natural