Peek out Meaning in English
expression
ˈpik/ /ˈaʊt
PEEK-owt
pˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt
PEEK-owt
Definição
To look out from a place only a little bit, often trying not to be seen completely.
Uso & Nuances
Informal. Often used for people or animals showing just part of themselves. Common with 'from behind' (e.g. 'peek out from behind the curtain'). Not the same as 'look out' (meaning to be careful or to fully look outside).
Spanish: asomarsePortuguese (BR): espiar - aparecer (parcialmente)Portuguese (PT): espreitar - aparecer (parcialmente)Chinese (Simplified): 探出头来Chinese (Traditional): 探出頭來Hindi: झांकनाArabic: يطل بشكل خفيفBengali: ঝুঁকি দিয়ে দেখা - একটু উঁকি দেওয়াRussian: выглядывать - слегка выглянутьJapanese: 少しのぞくVietnamese: hé ra - nhìn trộm raKorean: 살짝 내다보다 - 슬쩍 들여다보다Turkish: hafifçe dışarı bakmak - usulca bakmakUrdu: جھانکناIndonesian: mengintip keluar - mengintip sedikit
Frases de Exemplo
The cat peeked out from under the bed.
basic
A child peeked out through the window.
basic
She peeked out from behind the curtain.
basic
I saw someone peek out when I knocked at the door.
natural
The sun peeked out from behind the clouds for a moment.
natural
Just peek out to see if the coast is clear before you come out.
natural