Noun, verb
2. Definitions:Noun: plural form of peek; a quick or furtive look or glance.
Verb: third person singular present of peek; to look quickly or furtively.
3. Pronunciations:US: /piːks/
UK: /piːks/
4. Origin and Usage:The word "peeks" is derived from the verb "peek," which comes from Middle Dutch "kijken" meaning "to look." It is commonly used in both American and British English to describe a quick or furtive look or glance. As a verb, it is used to describe the act of looking quickly or furtively.
5. Synonyms:Glance, glimpse, look, peep, spy
6. Related Words:Keeps, peeks, skeps, sleeps, steek
7. Example Sentences:Noun: She took a few peeks at the present before opening it.
Verb: He peeks over the fence to see what the neighbors are doing.