Peek out of Meaning in English
expression
ˈpik/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈəv
PEEK OWT uhv
pˈiːk/ /ˈaʊt/ /ˈɒv
PEEK OWT ov
Definition
To look quickly or carefully from behind or inside something, so that only part of you is seen.
Usage & Nuances
Usually used for someone or something partly visible while watching secretly or curiously ('peek out of the window'). Often used with prepositions like 'from behind the curtain'. Less formal, common in storytelling or descriptions.
Spanish: asomarse por - mirar porPortuguese (BR): espiar por - espreitar porPortuguese (PT): espreitar por - espreitar deChinese (Simplified): 探出头来Chinese (Traditional): 探出頭來Hindi: झांकना (से बाहर)Arabic: يطل منBengali: ঝুঁকি দেওয়া - উঁকি দেয়াRussian: выглядывать изJapanese: ～からそっとのぞくVietnamese: nhìn lén ra khỏiKorean: 밖을 살짝 내다보다Turkish: bir şeyin içinden/gibi hafifçe bakmak - dışarıya gizlice göz atmakUrdu: جھانکنا (سے باہر)Indonesian: mengintip keluar dari
Example Sentences
The cat peeked out of the box.
basic
Children love to peek out of the window.
basic
He peeked out of the door to see who arrived.
basic
A little dog peeked out of the bushes when we walked by.
natural
She peeked out of the curtain to check if the guests had arrived.
natural
Sometimes the sun peeks out of the clouds for just a moment.
natural