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Peep

Definition

(informal, literary) A quick or furtive look, especially through a small opening or from a place of concealment; to glance briefly, often secretly or shyly. Typically used in literary or poetic contexts to evoke a sense of curiosity, stealth, or vulnerability.

Example Sentences

1As she walked past the old mansion, she couldn't resist a peep through the dusty windows.
2The children loved to peep through the keyhole, imagining the fantastical world on the other side.
3In the stillness of the night, she would peep out from behind the curtains, watching the stars twinkle to life.
4The journalist managed to get a peep at the confidential documents, but only for a fleeting moment.
5There is something endearing about a child's peep into the unknown, a mixture of fear and fascination that defines their earliest encounters with the world.

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