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Peeking: meaning, definitions and examples

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peeking

 

[ หˆpiหkษชล‹ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

curiosity

To look quickly or furtively, especially through a small opening or from a concealed location.

Synonyms

peer, sneak, spy

Examples of usage

  • He was peeking through the keyhole to see if anyone was inside.
  • She couldn't resist peeking at the presents before Christmas morning.
  • Don't peek at my phone over my shoulder, it's rude.
  • I caught him peeking at my notes during the exam.
  • The children were peeking around the corner to see the surprise party.
Context #2 | Noun

curiosity

A quick or furtive look.

Synonyms

glance, glimpse, peep

Examples of usage

  • She gave a quick peek into the room to check if he was there.
  • He took a peek at the answer sheet before the test.
  • A peek through the window revealed a beautiful garden outside.

Translations

Translations of the word "peeking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น espiando

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคเคพเค‚เค•เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช spรคhen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ mengintip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟั–ะดะณะปัะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ spojrzenie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ—ใ่ฆ‹ (nozokimi)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท regarder furtivement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ espiar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท gizlice bakma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์—ฟ๋ณด๊ธฐ (yeotbogi)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุณู„ู„ ุงู„ู†ุธุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ nahlรญลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ nazeraลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅท็œ‹ (tลukร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ vohunjenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ glugga

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹า“ะฐะปะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฉแƒแƒฎแƒ”แƒ“แƒ•แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gizlicษ™ baxmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ espiar

Etymology

The word 'peeking' is derived from the Middle English 'piken', which means 'to look quickly or slyly'. The verb 'peek' originated in the 14th century and has evolved over time to its current usage. It is often associated with curiosity and sneakiness, reflecting human tendencies to want to see or know something secretly. The noun form 'peek' refers to a quick or furtive look, capturing the essence of a brief glimpse or glance.

See also: peek, peekaboo, peeked.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #25,916, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.