To glance or peer shyly, quickly, or inconspicuously over the top of something. We peeked over the fence when we heard the neighbors start fighting. I caught the child peeking over the top of the sofa …

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1. to examine something with a quick glance. I really can't say how good the story was. I only peeked over it. I peeked over your manuscript, and it looks good. 2. to raise up and look over some barrier. I …

It emphasizes the act of looking over or above an obstacle to catch a glimpse of something. She peeked over the wall to see what was on the other side. The child peeked over the counter to see the treats …

Close your eyes. Don't peek. I've got a surprise for you. I peeked out the window to see who was there. The children peeked over the wall to see where the ball had gone. The film peeks behind the scenes …

You can use it in a situation in which someone looks over something quickly or hastily, with a slight glance. For example: I peeked over the fence to see if my neighbor's dog was still in their yard.

He peeked over the fence to see what his neighbor was up to. The sun peeked over the horizon (meaning the sun is rising). I peeked over at my friend's test for just a second to see how far he was.