peek (A2)
verb, noun
Pronunciation: /piːk/
Definition
A quick or sneaky look at something, often without being seen or noticed.
Examples
I took a peek at the presents under the tree to see if I could guess what they were.
She gave a peek at her notes during the exam, but the teacher caught her.
The tourists tried to get a peek at the celebrities on the red carpet.
How to Use peek
- take a peek (phrasal verb)
- to take a quick look — "I took a peek at the menu to see what they had."
- get a peek (phrasal verb)
- to get a quick look — "The tourists got a peek at the celebrities on the red carpet."
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