keek

Definition of keeknext
chiefly Scottish

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for keek
Verb
  • Bright colors peeped out from behind the metal, catching the eye and catching the light.
    David Phelan, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026
  • Recently seen on the runways of fashion houses like Prada and Balenciaga, the popular trend has been styled with everything from sleeveless dresses, blazers, and jackets to classic riding capes, peeping out of the sleeve slots as seen above.
    Morgan Evans, InStyle, 15 Jan. 2026
Verb
  • Sky watchers hoping to glimpse Tuesday’s event will require no special equipment to see the eclipse.
    Claire Cameron, Scientific American, 2 Mar. 2026
  • There will be a whopping 6 minutes and 23 seconds of totality, providing plenty of time to glimpse the spectacular moment.
    Lily Hautau, CNN Money, 2 Mar. 2026
Verb
  • Some 100 feet below the ocean's surface, Stephen Hawking peeked through the circular porthole of a submarine and saw the brilliant blue tropical water.
    Scott Neuman, NPR, 9 Mar. 2026
  • Truong makes a strong case for it and goes minimal with thin French tips and daisies peeking out on the corners of each nail for singer Ella Mai.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 8 Mar. 2026
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“Keek.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/keek. Accessed 12 Mar. 2026.

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