- peek in(to something)
- peek in(to something)to steal a quick glimpse into something. •
Sam peeked into the oven to see what was cooking.
•Laura opened the oven door and peeked in.
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
peek in(to something)
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peek — [pi:k] v [Date: 1300 1400; Origin: Perhaps from [i]Dutch kieken to look ] 1.) to look quickly at something, or to look at something from behind something else, especially something that you are not supposed to see →↑peep peek at/through/into etc… … Dictionary of contemporary English
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peek — [pēk] vi. [ME piken < ?] to glance or look quickly and furtively, esp. through an opening or from behind something n. such a glance … English World dictionary
peek — I UK [piːk] / US [pɪk] verb [intransitive] Word forms peek : present tense I/you/we/they peek he/she/it peeks present participle peeking past tense peeked past participle peeked 1) to look at something quickly, especially secretly or from behind… … English dictionary
peek — peek1 [ pik ] verb intransitive 1. ) to look at something quickly, especially secretly or from behind something: He peeked carefully from behind the door. peek at/through/into/over: He peeked into the room. 2. ) to appear slightly from behind or… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
peek — verb (I) to look quickly at something, especially something that you are not supposed to see: The children were peeking from behind the wall. compare peep 1 peek noun (C): I noticed Diane taking a quick peek at herself in the mirror … Longman dictionary of contemporary English
peek — [piːk] noun [C] I a quick look at something Emma took a quick peek inside the box.[/ex] II verb [I] peek [piːk] to look at something quickly … Dictionary for writing and speaking English
peek — [[t]pi͟ːk[/t]] peeks, peeking, peeked VERB If you peek at something or someone, you have a quick look at them, often secretly. [V at n] On two occasions she had peeked at him through a crack in the wall. Syn: peep N COUNT: usu a N, oft N at/into… … English dictionary
peek / pique / peak — To peek is to look quickly without someone knowing: The child peeked inside the gift. To pique is to arouse or provoke: Muriel s comment piqued Abner s curiosity. Pique can also be used as a noun meaning resentment : Sedgewick felt a bit of … Confused words
peek / pique / peak — To peek is to look quickly without someone knowing: The child peeked inside the gift. To pique is to arouse or provoke: Muriel s comment piqued Abner s curiosity. Pique can also be used as a noun meaning resentment : Sedgewick felt a bit of … Confused words
peek / pique / peak — To peek is to look quickly without someone knowing: The child peeked inside the gift. To pique is to arouse or provoke: Muriel s comment piqued Abner s curiosity. Pique can also be used as a noun meaning resentment : Sedgewick felt a bit of … Confused words
