peek
to look or glance quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location; peep; peer.
a quick or furtive look or glance; peep.
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Hell, we may even take a peek at the original pitch deck that made it all happen.
Lightspeed’s Gaurav Gupta and Grafana Labs’ Raj Dutt will tell us why they financially tied the knot (twice!) | Jordan Crook | February 1, 2021 | TechCrunchAs we wait for its annual report for 2020, its year in review offers a sneak peek into how Carbon grew the past year.
Nigerian digital bank Carbon hit $240M in payments processed last year, up 89% from 2019 | Tage Kene-Okafor | February 1, 2021 | TechCrunchTake a peek below the surface and learn more about the various forms of wildlife we rarely get to see.
The best scuba and snorkel fins for divers of all abilities | PopSci Commerce Team | January 25, 2021 | Popular-ScienceEven if you can’t dine inside at the moment, you should at least see the 1936 facade and take a peek at the bar.
Like a good neighbor, Pennyroyal Station is there for you | Tom Sietsema | January 22, 2021 | Washington PostTo get users interested, they also provide a sneak peek into the findings in the next series of Stories.
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Tickets go on sale to the public January 15; check back then for a link and an early peek at the inspiring lineup of speakers.
The pyramids of Meroe await a day when stability will allow outsiders to peek at a forgotten ancient kingdom.
As such, they allow us a peek at the chemistry before the planets and moons evolved into what we know them as today.
To track your light exposure and progress, simply take a peek at the 10 LED lights attached to the face of the device.
Fight Seasonal Affective Disorder With This New Tracker | DailyBurn | November 7, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTCheck out a sneak peek of one of the most anticipated films of the year.
Exclusive: Watch a Clip From ‘Birdman,’ Featuring an Award-Worthy Turn by Michael Keaton | Marlow Stern | October 1, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn fact, if we should peek in the back of the camera, and to do so would ruin the exposure, we could not even see it.
The Wonder Book of Knowledge | VariousSo, at first, he could be almost casual about what he saw in the peek box.
The Planet Strappers | Raymond Zinke GallunEven the most reckless of gambling junkmen could not be expected to dare much of an investment in such a peek-a-boo game as that.
Blow The Man Down | Holman DayWhen the doorbell rang, half an hour later, Mr. Fielding was on his hands and knees playing "peek-boo!"
The Incubator Baby | Ellis Parker ButlerI used to peek through under to see the little one in the straw, and wonder what things swaddling clothes were.
Black Rock | Ralph Connor
British Dictionary definitions for peek
/ (piːk) /
(intr) to glance quickly or furtively; peep
a quick or furtive glance
Origin of peek
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