I. ˈpēk intransitive verb
Etymology: Middle English piken
Date: 14th century
1.
a. : to look furtively
b. : to peer through a crack or hole or from a place of concealment — often used with in or out
2. : to take a brief look : glance
II. noun
Date: 1843
1. : a furtive look
2. : a brief look : glance