Peepshow: meaning, definitions and examples
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peepshow
[ หpiหpสoส ]
entertainment venue
A peepshow is a type of entertainment in which viewers can observe nude or semi-nude performers through small openings or screens. This form of amusement originated in the 17th century and was popularized in various forms in the 19th and early 20th centuries. In modern usage, the term can also refer to a private viewing booth at adult entertainment establishments, where patrons can pay to watch performances. The concept often evokes a sense of voyeurism, as the audience is typically unseen. While historically linked to adult entertainment, the term has also been used in a more whimsical or comedic context in popular culture.
Synonyms
adult entertainment, burlesque, cabaret, striptease
Examples of usage
- They visited a peepshow on their trip.
- The peepshow was more shocking than they expected.
- He joked about the peepshow while telling the story.
- In the past, peepshows were quite common.
- She was curious about the peepshow they heard about.
Translations
Translations of the word "peepshow" in other languages:
๐ต๐น show de peep
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคช เคถเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Peepshow
๐ฎ๐ฉ peep show
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะฟ-ัะพั
๐ต๐ฑ peepshow
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใใทใงใผ
๐ซ๐ท peepshow
๐ช๐ธ peepshow
๐น๐ท peep show
๐ฐ๐ท ํผํ์ผ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุนุฑุถ ุงูุชูุตุต
๐จ๐ฟ peepshow
๐ธ๐ฐ peepshow
๐จ๐ณ ๅท็ชฅ็ง
๐ธ๐ฎ peepshow
๐ฎ๐ธ peepshow
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟะธะฟ-ัะพั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแจแแฃ
๐ฆ๐ฟ peep show
๐ฒ๐ฝ peepshow
Etymology
The term 'peepshow' has its origins in the 17th century, deriving from the act of 'peeping' or looking through a small hole or window to observe something. Initially, peepshows were simple devices much like modern magic lanterns. They featured images or scenes that would be illuminated and viewed through a keyhole-sized opening. These early iterations were popular in parlors and fairs, and over time evolved into attractions that featured live performances, particularly as morality standards began to relax in the 19th century. The Victorian era saw a rise in the popularity of such spectacles, where the peepshow became synonymous with adult entertainment. As society's views on sexuality and voyeurism shifted, the peepshow adapted, becoming a fixture in not only seedier areas but also within more mainstream entertainment outlets, leaving a lasting impact on cultural perceptions of adult-themed performances.