peep show
Americannoun
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a display of objects or pictures viewed through a small opening that is usually fitted with a magnifying lens.
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a short, usually erotic or titillating film shown in a coin-operated viewing machine equipped with a projector.
Etymology
Origin of peep show
First recorded in 1850–55
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