I. ˈpēk intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Middle English piken
1. : to look slyly or furtively : peer through a crack or hole or from a place of concealment : peep
peeking around the corner of the chair is a little girl — H.E.Salisbury
— often used with in or out
peeked in through a window — J.M.Flagler
peek out at us from behind the curtains — Winifred Bambrick
2. : to take a brief look : glance — usually used with at
peeked at his flashlight — Herbert Gold
II. noun
( -s )
1. : a surreptitious look : peep
an investigatory peek through the side window — S.H.Adams
newest peek into the royal boudoir — Saturday Review
2. : a brief look : glance , glimpse
exclusive peek at new products — Modern Industry
a peek inside the laboratory gives you some idea … of the future — Dun's Review