peek
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
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
Can I peek inside the box?
basic
She peeked through the window.
basic