keek
/kiːk/
NOUN
1. A quick or furtive look
A brief look or glance, especially one made secretly or cautiously; a peek or peep.
1.1. Brief or secret glances
A quick, brief, or furtive look at something, often taken out of curiosity or without being noticed.
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Examples
- She took a quick keek through the doorway before entering the room.
- He stole a keek at the mysterious package on the table.
Related Words
- sneak peek
- sight
- observation
- inspection
- view
VERB
2. To peek or look furtively
To look quickly or secretly at something, especially through a small opening or from a concealed position.
2.1. Secret or cautious looking
To take a brief or furtive look at someone or something, usually out of curiosity or to avoid being noticed.
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Examples
- She decided to keek through the keyhole to see what was happening.
- The curious child keeked into the mysterious room.
- He keeked through the window without wanting anyone to notice.
Related Words
- observe
- watch
- inspect
- scrutinize
- squint