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peeking

/piːkɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does peeking mean?

verb

The act of looking at something secretly or briefly, often in order to see what is happening or what is there. To look at something briefly or secretly.

Example

"She was peeking through the window to see if anyone was home."

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