PEEKED Meaning and
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Peeked is the past tense and past participle form of the verb "peek." It is derived from the noun "peek" which refers to a quick or surreptitious glance, often taken furtively or secretively. The verb "to peek" describes the action of looking quickly and discreetly, often by slightly lifting or pushing aside an obstruction, or by just glancing from a hidden or concealed position.
When someone "peeked," they specifically engaged in the act of peering or spying momentarily, without fully exposing themselves or directly confronting the subject of their attention. It is typically done to satisfy curiosity, gain information, or observe something without being detected. Peeking can occur to satisfy natural inquisitiveness, arouse or satisfy a person's interest, or to clandestinely gather information.
The word "peeked" conveys the idea of a brief, fleeting, or secretive nature of the action; it often implies that the observer only caught a glimpse or a partial view of the desired object or scene. People may peek surreptitiously through a keyhole, a partially opened door, curtains, or from around a corner, ensuring their actions remain discreet. This act of peeking can involve a physical, visual action, but it can also refer to any quick, hidden observation that may be more metaphorical in nature. Overall, "peeked" represents the action of obtaining a fleeting or hidden glimpse for various purposes.
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Etymology of PEEKED
The word "peeked" is derived from the noun "peek", which comes from the late Middle English word "piken". "Piken" means to look quickly and secretly, and it has its origins in Middle Dutch ("kijken") and Middle Low German ("kiken"). The term gradually evolved into the verb "peek" in English, referring to a quick or furtive glance. When "peeked" is used as the past tense of "peek", it simply indicates that someone has taken a quick, secretive, or curious look at something.
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Conjugate verb Peeked
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